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Countdown to Walker Recall
What Can YOU Do to Reclaim WI?
WE NEED YOU!!! The BLUE office will be open for phone banking to remind people to get out and vote. We have 1- to 2-hour shifts open on the following dates/times.
Monday thru Thursday, May 21, 22, 23, 24 - 4:30 to 7:30pm (to parents identified as Barrett supporters)
Please contact the BLUE office to let us know when you can volunteer to help RECLAIM WISCONSIN. 920-496-2440, 800-472-5582, blue@weac.org
Mark Your Calendars for Recall Movie Nights (or Matinee) - UPDATED
When a Republican Governor’s bill threatens to wipe away worker rights and lock out public debate, six (extra)ordinary citizens join the growing protest at the Wisconsin State Capitol, and spend the next twenty-six days building a movement that not only challenges the bill, but the soul of a nation. On May 1 & 2 the We Are Wisconsin movie premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. It will also be shown in Milwaukee on May 24th and Madison on May 31st.
The BLUE UniServ is proud to have a copy of the 90-minute movie and will be showing it on several dates for our region’s own premiere! Check out the movie trailer.
Please RSVP to the BLUE office to reserve a seat (920-496-2440, 800-472-5582, blue@weac.org) at one of the following showings. Suggested contributions of $10/person will go to We Are Wisconsin’s recall efforts.
>> Wednesday, May 23rd, 6:00 p.m. * NWTC-Sturgeon Bay, Room 147, 229 N. 14th Ave, Sturgeon Bay
>> Tuesday, May 29th, 6:00 p.m. * UA Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 400 * 2700 Northridge Drive, Kaukauna
>> Wednesday, May 30th, 6:00 p.m. * NWTC-Shawano, Room TBD * 111 Thomas Ave * Shawano
What better way to stay energized in the final days to Recall Day on June 5th – popcorn, beverages and a good movie with friends!
Teaching Labor History Through Film & Media - August 1, 2012 - BLUE Office
Presented by UW-Extension School for Workers and sponsored by Bay Lakes United Educators, WEAC-Fox Valley, and Green Bay Education Association
$10/person. Please register by July 23 to the BLUE office to reserve a seat (920-496-2440, 800-472-5582, blue@weac.org)
HOW CAN YOU BRING A VITAL PART OF AMERICAN HISTORY TO YOUR CLASSROOM?
Using films, music, media sources, and materials from the Wisconsin Labor History Society, this class will explore ways to enable students to understand how the struggles of the past directly link to those of today.
After this class, teachers will:
* Deepen their understanding of the links between workers’ struggles of the past and today in Wisconsin.
* Be better acquainted with the field of Labor History and available materials.
* Envision how to develop subjects and themes for their own classrooms.
Teaching Labor History to Teachers @ BLUE August 1, 2012 Flyer
Teaching Labor History Through Film & Media: Struggles from Our Past & Present Brochure
April 20, 2012 BLUE Newsletter
Can be found under the Newsletters tab at left - or simply click on the above heading. In this issue:
Kathleen Falk Gets Real With Wisconsin Educators * This Is What AWESOME Looks Like * Know Your Political Groups: Center for Union Facts * The Horror Of It All! * So What Will My Union Still Do For Me? * Spotlight on BLUE Board Members: Sara Pyka * Mi$$ion Po$$ible: WEA Member Benefits Workshops * PDP Corner * Something We Always Knew (and administrators and the public often times don’t recognize) * Important Dates For Voter Registration and Elections * Unite Against the War on Women – April 28, 2012 * To RECLAIM Wisconsin, We Must RECALL Walker! * Did You Know… * Regional Postcard Parties * What You Can (and Should) Do in the Two Months * BLUE Board Members Directory, BLUE Staff Directory, UniServ Calendar
Political Change With Pen And Paper
This TED Talk explains how to write effective letters to legislators. A worthwhile 6 minutes. BTW, if you don't know about TED, you really should check it out.
Congratulations to the 2012 Golden Apple Awards Recipients!!!
The following educators from districts represented by BLUE received a Golden Apple Award:
> Mike Nichols, Syble Hopp School
> Teaching team Mary Bain, Tracy Hopkins, Jennifer Lambrecht, Jennifer Ruechel and Nicole Schoenwalder, first grade, Hemlock Creek Elementary School, West De Pere School District
> Vanessa Moran, Meadowbrook Elementary School, Howard-Suamico School District
> Melissa Wojcik, Pulaski High School
> Chris Hendricks, Glenbrook Elementary School, Pulaski School District
> Teaching team Stephanie Heezen and Susan McMahon, second grade, Lannoye Elementary School, Pulaski School District
Three BLUE Members Attain National Board Certification!
Huge Congratulations!!! To the BLUE members who recently attained National Board Certification: Lynn Hlinak from Menominee Indian School District, Jeffrey Stoberl from Pulaski SD and Susan Tegen from Howard-Suamico SD. Great Job Educators!
For the most RECENT listing of events
related to the recall elections and the attacks on working families click on the BLUE calendar tab at left or visit one of the following websites: Bay Lakes United Educators events on facebook , WEAC Activities, Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Activities.
2011-12 BLUE PDP Workshop information
Dates and details for the BLUE 2011-12 PDP Writing Workshops for Initial Educators, PDP Goal Approval Sessions and PDP Verifcation Sessions can be found under the Training tab at left.
Local Organizing & Recertification Information
can be found by clicking on the Members' Only tab at left. Then click on the Organizing/Recertification tab. Use your WEAC username and password to access the BLUE Members' Only page.
BLUE-Retired
Are you retired or retiring and want to keep your BLUE member benefits?
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