WPEC: Diversity is not a bargaining chip

Statement by: Wisconsin Professional Employees Council Executive Committee, AFT Local 4848 In October, Wisconsin’s State and University workers spoke out saying “Yes to Raises, Yes to DEI” in articles, petitions, and a rally. Just a few days later, the state’s

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Secretary of State Godlewski: Calls on Sen. LeMahieu to remove Robert Spindell Jr. from WEC for submitting a fraudulent Certificate of Votes

Madison, WI. – Today, following the admission that Wisconsin Election Commissioner Robert Spindell Jr. lied  to the Office of the Secretary of State as part of a scheme to overturn the 2020 election, Secretary Sarah Godlewski sent a letter to State Senator Devin LeMahieu requesting that he remove Commissioner Spindell from the Wisconsin

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Cooke Campaign: Small business owners endorse Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the Cooke for Congress campaign announced endorsements from a growing coalition of small business owners from across Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. The local business owners note Rebecca’s unique life experience, shared values, and forward-looking vision among the reasons why they support her for Congress.  “As chaos and dysfunction

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Udell Campaign: Announces candidacy for Dane County Board District 33

Fitchburg, Wisconsin – Randy Udell has officially announced his campaign for Dane County Board District 33. A Fitchburg resident since 1998, Udell brings extensive experience to the table that would benefit all Dane County residents if elected. Udell has served as an alder representing District 4 on the Fitchburg City Council

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WPEC: Diversity is not a bargaining chip

Statement by: Wisconsin Professional Employees Council Executive Committee, AFT Local 4848 In October, Wisconsin’s State and University workers spoke out saying “Yes to Raises, Yes to DEI” in articles, petitions, and a rally. Just a few days later, the state’s Joint Committee on Employment Relations met and approved the already-budgeted-for

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Rep. Anderson: Response to deal between UW Regents and Wisconsin Republicans to dismantle inclusionary efforts

(Fitchburg) – Wisconsin Republicans, the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, and Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman have struck a deal to effectively dismantle UW System’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in exchange for already-approved pay raises for University staff. State Representative Jimmy Anderson (D- Fitchburg), a member of

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