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Through her work as an attorney and as a judge, Chris Taylor has fought for the fundamental rights of every Wisconsinite. As a state legislator and through her work for Planned Parenthood, she has fought for the constitutional rights, including reproductive healthcare access, for women in Wisconsin. So we know that she will continue to uphold those rights when she is elected to serve on our state’s all-important supreme court.

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State-employed workers, such as graduate assistants like us, should be guaranteed the same rights as public safety workers. We contribute so much to our communities, and we deserve a voice on the job. Legal action to restore collective bargaining rights to all state employees is one way to secure the livelihood of working people in Wisconsin.

We're Taking On Act 10

Wisconsin public employees file lawsuit challenging constitutionality of law banning collective bargaining

State statute unconstitutionally violates workers’ freedom to negotiate, unlawfully creating a disfavored class of public sector employees, says a new lawsuit filed by workers.

President Kim Kohlhaas: "Jill Underly will give all students a chance to succeed"

AFT-Wisconsin President Kim Kohlhaas recently published this opinion piece in the Cap Times. Read and share!

AFT-Wisconsin Inspired by Governor Evers Budget Proposal

For Immediate Release:

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Madison, WI – Governor Evers has proposed a state budget that champions public education at every level, from Wisconsin’s PK-12 schools to technical colleges and the UW System.

“This budget inspires,” said AFT-Wisconsin President Kim Kohlhaas. “Governor Evers has spent the past several months and even years actively listening to what our communities want, in every district rural and urban, and it shows here. With true collective bargaining rights for front-line workers, and resources for students and educators from pre-kindergarten through

AFT-W to Wisconsin Congressional Reps: Support Federal Relief for Pandemic!

In collaboration with our in-state partners, AFT-W has sent two letters to Wisconsin’s congressional representatives urging them to vote for federal relief and recovery efforts. President Biden’s American Rescue Plan would deliver much-needed relief to families, provide support for struggling state and local governments, jumpstart a nationwide vaccination program, and rebuild our communities.

See the February 3, 2021 letter to Wisconsin's congressional delegation here.

See the February 4, 2021 letter to Senator Ron Johnson here.

AFT-W President Kim Kohlhaas Statement, January 6 2021

Justice for Jacob Blake. #BLM

Laurie tells us, "I was contacted by [AFT-W Political Director] John Yaggi to see if I was interested in working with an organization that was distributing Biden/Harris signs in rural communities. I connected with John Russell from ruralvote.org and agreed to do my part in this election by receiving and distributing 2000 yard signs. After much communication and connections with several people in Wisconsin, my husband, our labrador Rosie, and I drove in a couple directions and handed over signs to people who had other people to deliver them to. I met some others who share my priorities for this

Thank Our Nurses: Tuesday, October 27th, 6-8pm

Join fellow union members to reach out to other AFT members and their families about the election. Tuesday's 6pm shift will focus on reaching out to the front-line nurses in our AFT sister affiliate the Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals!

If you've never participated in a Virtual Phone Bank before, have no fear: we provide training at every shift, including individualized help in real time if needed. All you need to participate is your computer with internet access, and your phone. It's easy and fun, and a great chance to meet fellow union members who care about the same

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