Wisconsin

Walker, Reagan, and populism

laborradio@gmail.com (WIN Production) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:24:06 GMT

Rachel Maddow on why Gov. Scott Walker's attacks on workers rights could be good for Democrats. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

ILWU Local 10

laborradio@gmail.com (WIN Production) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:09:58 GMT

The Emergency Labor Network convened at Kent State University June 24th –June 26th to solidify an action proposal. The proposal calls on labor unions to unite with community organizations to create local fight-back committees nation-wide capable of advancing the working-class struggle. The network will “promote and support the strike actions around our demands, such as the strike by ILWU Local 10 on April 4, 2011, in solidarity with the struggle waged by Wisconsin unions and their community supporters.” As did the Charleston Five just 11 years ago, International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 10 demonstrated the power of international solidarity. ILWU Local 10’s Executive Board member Clarence Thomas thunderously relays:

A Song for Wisconsin

laborradio@gmail.com (WIN Production) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:37:34 GMT

New Jersey resident Elliot Astur produced this song about the fight in Wisconsin.

A State of Emergency

laborradio@gmail.com (WIN Production) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:36:58 GMT

Area activists called for an emergency action in response to Tuesday’s “extraordinary session.” The people answered. Protesters began congregating at 11 AM on June 14 outside the Capitol. By 5 o’clock thousands were present & news of the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s overruling of Dane County Judge Sumi’s decision reached the amassing crowd. With the contentious anti-collective bargaining law upheld, Labor Radio captured the following forecasts for the labor movement.

Netroots Nation 2011: SEIU President Mary Kay Henry and UFCW President Joseph Hansen

laborradio@gmail.com (WIN Production) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:20:42 GMT

Netroots Nation 2011: SEIU President Mary Kay Henry and UFCW President Joseph Hansen

Netroots Nation 2011: WEAC President Mary Bell and AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Lee Saunders

laborradio@gmail.com (WIN Production) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:09:18 GMT

Wiscosnin Education Association's Mary Bell and AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Lee Saunders discuss Wisconsin and Ohio.

Netroots Nation 2011: The Empire Strikes Back: The Fate of Wall Street Reform

laborradio@gmail.com (WIN Production) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:46:57 GMT

Mike Konczal speaks about Dodd-Franken at the Netroots Nation panel "The Empire Strikes Back: The Fate of Wall Street Reform"

Netroots Nation 2011: AFT's Scott Spector on Wisconsin's budget battle

laborradio@gmail.com (WIN Production) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:18:59 GMT

Panel: "The WI 14, the Recall, and the Impact of National Organizing in Wisconsin"

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laborradio@gmail.com (WIN Production) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:05:51 GMT

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Day 115: Silent protesters turn backs on Governor at Special Olympics ceremony

laborradio@gmail.com (WIN Production) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:58:57 GMT

The 25th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run kicked off on the Capitol Square Wednesday amidst touching speeches, joyous Bucky Badger dancing, and a silent protest of Wisconsin's Governor. Wisconsin's involvement with the Special Olympics goes all the way back to 1969 and, according to Wisconsin Special Olympics President Dennis Alldridge, Wisconsinites not only get involved in the state, but also have a reputation for volunteering at Special Olympics events around the country. Both Gov. Scott Walker and Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen were on hand for the opening with each having a solid history of supporting the event. Nearly every year Milwaukee County Executive Walker carried the torch for a leg. Van Hollen has been involved with the Special Olympics since he took office and is Honorary Chair of the Law Enforcement Torch Run. He also has the distinction of being the the first person to tackle rappelling the wall ...