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Anniversary Week of Action Facebook Event Page

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, February 11th, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Protest Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
& Bury the Mining Bill Feeder March to Capitol Kick-off Rally
501 E. Washington Ave.
http://wisconsinwave.org/events/bury-mining-bill-feeder-march

Saturday, February 11th; 12pm-1pm
“Wisconsin Day! Rally to Kick-off a Week of Action”
With: Mahlon Mitchell, John Nichols, Charity Schmidt, Ben Manski, and Barbara Vedder.
https://www.facebook.com/events/318774838159369/

Sunday, February 12, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Picket the Governor’s Mansion
99 Cambridge Road, Maple Bluff
Just like we did a year ago!

Sunday, February 12, 5:00 to midnight
Forward for the First Amendment, speaker and MUSIC to raise money for a fund to pay bail and other legal expenses of protesters. Fun for a good cause! At the East Side Club in Madison.
https://www.facebook.com/events/269229356476593/

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 8:00 am to 10 am.
“Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice’s Faith-Labor Breakfast”
First United Methodist Church, 203 Wisconsin Ave. Cost $25
Speakers: Pastors Michael Harrison and Troy Jackson, leaders in the victory against Ohio’s anti-union bill.
After the breakfast we will march to the Capitol after and join other events of the day.
Please RSVP to Executive Director, Rabbi Renee Bauer, director@workerjustice.org

Tuesday, February 14th; 12:15pm
“I Still ♥ UW March and Rally”
Gather in front of Memorial Union and march up State St. to the Capitol. The group will join the daily Solidarity Sing Along in the Rotunda at 1:00pm. Students, graduate student workers and community allies will then deliver thousands of Valentine’s cards to Walker’s office. TAA members will have valentines for you to sign, or print one out and bring it to the event, using the image found here: http://taa-madison.org/2012/02/we-still-heart-uw-rallying-is-for-lovers/
https://www.facebook.com/events/336453633054284/

Tuesday, February 14, 4:15 PM
“Show the Love, Save Our Schools” March and Solidarity Sing Along
For Public Education, Teachers and Educational Support Staff.
Mifflin and Wisconsin Ave.
http://www.facebook.com/events/179447978826761/

Tuesday, February 14 (room 415 NW)
& Wednesday, Febraury 15th (room 300 NE)
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM both days
Wisconsin State Capitol
“Capitol Occupation Documentation Station”
Description: In an effort to better preserve the history of the Wisconsin Uprising, the organizers of the Capitol Information Station will be running a “Documentation Station” to help preserve the collective memory of last year’s events. Organizers will be making video and audio recordings of stories from the Uprising and life under the Walker regime during the past year. Please bring signs, posters, photographs (digital files or printed), pins, and other memorable items to contribute to the project!
Info: infostationmadison@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/275535749180605/

Other Anniversary Event: Thursday, February 16th; 7-9pm
“One Year Later – Lessons from the Wisconsin Uprising”
This panel discussion will feature Leland Pan of the Student Labor Action Coalition, Amanda Love of AFSCME Local 2748, Teddy Shibabaw of Socialist Alternative, and labor activist Eric Cobb.
https://www.facebook.com/events/312941055407239/

Sunday, February 19th; 2-5pm
“WisConvocation Public Planning Session”
At the planning session, participants will devise a process for facilitating the WisConvocation, a statewide people’s assembly to be held in the coming weeks.
https://www.facebook.com/events/375653795782505/

February 14, 4:15 PM, Wisconsin Capitol – Corner of Mifflin Street and Wisconsin Avenue

Please join in Solidarity to commemorate the one year anniversary of this historic uprising.  We will gather at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Mifflin St., then march in protest, hear some short speeches of inspiration, and end with a Solidarity Sing  Along!  Bring picket signs and wear MTI Red!

Scott Walker and the GOP can take away our rights but not our voices!   Let’s remind them that our resolve is certain and that our Union makes us strong!

Click here for more events for the Anniversary of the Uprising!

GAB Live Webcam

For Wisconsinites anxious about the security of their petitions, the GAB unveiled a live webcam, so that residents could see their work on the petitions 24 hours around the clock. A check on the webcam late last night showed dozens of staff hard at work.

See the full article: Here

Click the photo to see the live session.

Wow!  Unbelievable!  Thank you MTI, thank you John Nichols and thank you Wisconsin!

A Million Wisconsinites Petition to Recall Scott Walker

Petitions with the names of 1 million Wisconsinites were submitted to state elections officials today, in a move that will jump-start the process of removing the nation’s most notorious antilabor governor from office.

A total of 540,208 valid signatures are required to recall Scott Walker, the Republican governor, who was elected in 2010. On Tuesday afternoon, the United Wisconsin movement that was organized to recall and remove the governor submitted almost twice that number.

….

The figures are ominous for Walker, whose poll numbers collapsed after he attacked the collective bargaining rights of state, county and municipal workers and teachers in a move last winter that provoked mass demonstrations. Neither Walker nor his foes now express serious doubts about the prospect that Wisconsin’s high standard for forcing a recall election will be met.

….

But this recall drive is already the greatest popular democracy movement in Wisconsin history, and one of the greatest challenges to political power in American history.

The signals could not be stronger.

The Wisconsin democracy movement is real.

And Scott Walker should be afraid, very afraid, of the opposition he has unleashed in a state where it is now clear that the people are prepared to defend their rights, and their future.

1.  Recall Road Trip Update – Let’s bag a Fitz!

All Recall Road Trippers are being directed to Senate District 13 to Recall Scott Fitzgerald.  Here are the locations, launch times and a sign-up sheet.  Help out for a shift if you can!

LOCATIONS
513 E. James street, Columbus, WI
Contact: Drew Proctor, We Are WI
(248) 707-9103

408 E. Main, Watertown, WI
Contact: (920) 248-1840

SHIFT TIMES
Friday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Visibility
Friday 3:00 PM – Canvass
Friday 6:00 PM – Canvass
Sat 9:00 AM – Canvass / Visibility
Sat 12:00 PM – Canvass
Sat 3:00 PM – Canvass

Click for the: Recall Fitz Sign Up Sheet!

Carpools will be leaving from the Labor Temple to one of these two offices each day at 9:00 AM

2.  Sign up for the Petition Processing Task Force!

Go to: http://grassroots.wisdems.org/page/s/petitionprocessing

Once you sign up to help out, you will receive a confirmation email with more information.  This is a more formal volunteer effort and we respectfully ask that individuals only attend shifts that they have signed up for through the online link and that have been confirmed in the confirmation email.

Please note that we are taking extra security measures and the presentation of a photo ID is required.

Petition Processing Team
Committee to Recall Scott Walker
recallpetitions@wisdems.org

3.  Celebrate our success on Tuesday, January 17 at 5:00 PM. 

Please join United Wisconsin, the Committee to Recall Scott Walker and your fellow Recall volunteers as we gather to celebrate our hard work and dedication toward achieving our signature goal.  Thanks to YOU, Scott Walker will be forced to defend his disastrous policies at the Ballot Box.  ”Recall Walker” will no longer be just a chant or an idle threat.  Thanks to YOU, we’re going to make it happen!  There is much work left to do, to be sure, but let’s take a short break on Tuesday, January 17 to recharge for the next phase of this historic movement!

When:         Tuesday, January 17
Where:        Monona Terrace Convention Center – 1 John Nolan Drive
Time:           5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
RSVP to:   RSVPJan17@gmail.com

For more information visit www.unitedwisconsin.com.  Please RSVP to give the organizers some idea of the turnout.  Thank you!

If you have any questions about the recall or about how to stay involved, please contact me by e-mail or 257-0491

Solidarity!  Our Union Makes Us Strong!

Check back for frequent updates

We’re almost there!  Stay involved!  Let’s bag a Fitz!

One, Two, Three — RECALL!
1. Recall Scott Fitzgerald (Friday – Saturday)
2. Prepare the  Petitions for Delivery (Saturday – Monday)
3. Celebrate the Recall of the Governor, Lt. Governor and Four GOP Senators

Link to the MTI Recall Homestretch! 

Over 507,000 signatures in 28 days!  We’re over halfway to One Million Wisconsin citizens who are tired of being ignored by Scott Walker!  Let’s keep up the pressure folks!

Download petitions here:
RECALL WALKER, RECALL KLEEFISCH, RECLAIM WISCONSIN!

Beginning November 15, we will have 60 days to collect 540,208 signatures to Recall Governor Walker. 

LET’S ROLL OUT THE RECALL!

See 12 Reasons for Recall!

For more information on rally events, please check the following websites:

• United Wisconsin
• We Are Wisconsin
• One Wisconsin Now!
• Defend Wisconsin
• WEAC
• AFL-CIO
• AFSCME

We’re heading toward the finish and every last signature is needed!

1.  Turn in your outstanding petitions! 

The Committee to Recall Scott Walker and United Wisconsin are asking that all petitions be turned in by Wednesday, January 10!  If you have any petitions, please turn them in, even if they are only partially filled.  You can turn them in at the MTI Office, or one of the Dem / United Wisconsin Offices listed below.

2. Wausau Road Trip Sign Up!

Daily carpools are going from Madison to Wausau for the remainder of the recall window to recall Senator Pam Galloway.  Senator Galloway has marched in lock step with Governor Walker, calling the bill to repeal collective bargaining rights “a big plus for the state” (Cap Times 12/19/2011). With Governor Walker, she voted to cut millions of dollars in school aide from her district and even more for the state.

Help is needed to put this district in play and take back the majority in the Senate!

Carpools will be heading out at 9AM daily from the Labor Temple on South Park Street through January 14th and will be back around 6-7PM.

Sign up at this link: Wausau Road Trip!

3. Recall Scott Fitzgerald!

Find out ways to help gather signatures to Recall Scott Fitzgerald.  The ‘other’ Scott that needs to go!

Sign up to volunteer here: RECALL FITZ!

4. United Wisconsin Phone Banking

Call from the United Wisconsin Office!  These will be easy calls as the people we are calling are those who have either signed the pledge or have generally voted democratic.  All of the phone banking will be done at the Monroe Street office.

United Wisconsin
1605 Monroe St
608-251-0532
10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM

Sign up: United Wisconsin Phone Bank!

5.  If you are interested in knocking on doors, there are two ways to do this:

1)      Join up with a neighborhood based grass-roots organization from this link and find out when they are canvassing: bit.ly/daneneighborhoodteams

2)      Organize an effort with your colleagues in an underrepresented population that your school community serves.  This continues to be effective, especially where there are clusters of apartments.

ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

Madison West Side Team Gold Event Sign-Ups

Copp’s at Junction Road: http://www.doodle.com/saqvk7rkfn4s94ch
Shopko on Mineral Point Road: http://www.doodle.com/v4ybcduai3532her
Walgreen’s – High Point Road: http://www.doodle.com/xupca824y57k8u8g
Walmart on Watts Road: http://www.doodle.com/c5p43bsrpf8tqbac
Woodman’s on Watts: http://www.doodle.com/spgbib66mzf7d659

Ad Hoc Volunteer Circulating Shifts
If you want to volunteer on other dates or locations, there are other ways to get involved.  The United Wisconsin and Dane County Recall Offices are running shifts of circulators during specified times.  They are locating unstaffed “Hot Spots” and sending volunteers out from there.  Here are the office locations and the times that they are accepting recruits!

East Dane Recall Office
330 East Wilson St
608-692-9740
10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM

West Dane Recall Office
6602 Normandy Ln
608-692-4573
10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM

United Wisconsin Field Office
1605 Monroe St
608-251-0532
10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM

Volunteer Phone Banking from East Side Office
Monday – Thursday
3:00-6:00 and 6:00-9:00
Friday – Sunday
12:00-3:00 and 3:00-6:00
You can stop by the Dane County East Offices at 330 East Wilson Street (Map), or call / email to find out more info!  608-692-9740 /  danerecalleast@wisdems.org

Data Entry Help is also still needed!

Data entry of the recall petition information is happening daily at AFSCME, 8033 Excelsior Drive, Madison, from 11 AM to 7:30 PM.  To volunteer, call (608) 836-0921 or sign up at this link – http://bit.ly/tkO3q7

You can also contact Jen Patterson: jen@fieldworks.com about helping out with the Recall Walker Office. When you email her, put “Data Entry Volunteer” in the subject line.

Great work MTI, let’s finish this thing strong!  We want One Million Signatures! 

Have a safe and happy New Year!

The MTI Recall Committee is adopting several specific events over Winter Break at an East Side and West Side location.

Sign up for a shift or two at one of these MTI Events Here

Monday, December 26

East Side Location – Reindahl Park / East Washington
Map

We will staff this site on the Monday after Christmas to target shoppers out and about exchanging gifts.  This location has been effective during heavy shopping days. 
We’ll run three, two-hour shifts, 10AM – 12PM, 12PM – 2PM and 2PM – 4 PM.

Monday, December 26
West Side Location – Star Cinemas -  McKee Rd. and Commerce  Park Dr.
Map
This site is targeting the hordes of movie goers on the day after Christmas.  We can set up between the parking lots and catch folks entering and exiting the theater.  Sign holders can also work the corners on McKee Rd (PD).  The hours will be  12 – 4 PM at minimum.  If the site is really productive, we would like to know and possibly staff the evening movies as well.

Saturday, December 31

East Side – Reindahl Park / East Washington
Map

We will staff three, two-hour shifts, 10AM – 12PM, 12PM – 2PM and 2PM – 4 PM

Monday, January 2, 2012!

West Side Location – Star Cinemas -  McKee Rd. and Commerce  Park Dr.
Map
This site is again targeting the hordes of movie goers on the day after New Year’s Day.  We can set up between the parking lots and catch folks entering and exiting the theater.  Sign holders can also work the corners on McKee Rd (PD).  The hours will be  12 – 4 PM at minimum.  If the site is really productive, we would like to know and possibly staff the evening movies as well.

Sign up for a shift or two at one of these MTI Events Here

The Recall Committee and United Wisconsin are also sponsoring an event for tomorrow, Friday, December 23, near Supermarkets.
Click here to join the “Holiday Supermarket Sweep!”

Ad Hoc Volunteer Circulating Shifts
If you want to volunteer on other dates or locations, there are other ways to get involved.  The United Wisconsin and Dane County Recall Offices are running shifts of circulators during specified times.  They are locating unstaffed “Hot Spots” and sending volunteers out from there.  Here are the office locations and the times that they are accepting recruits!

The East Dane Recall Office
330 East Wilson St
608-692-9740
10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM

The West Dane Recall Office
6602 Normandy Ln
608-692-4573
10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM

United Wisconsin
1605 Monroe St
608-251-0532
10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM

If you are interested in knocking on doors, there are two ways to do this:

1)      Join a neighborhood based grass-roots organization from this link and ask when they are canvassing: bit.ly/daneneighborhoodteams

2)      Organize an effort with your colleagues in an underrepresented population that your school community serves.  Last week during Total Recall, we collected a fair amount of signatures this way.

Other opportunities:

Volunteer Phone Banking from East Side Office
Monday – Thursday
3:00-6:00 and 6:00-9:00
Friday – Sunday
12:00-3:00 and 3:00-6:00
You can stop by the Dane County East Offices at 330 East Wilson Street (Map), or call / email to find out more info!  608-692-9740 /  danerecalleast@wisdems.org

Data Entry Help is also still needed!
Contact Jen Patterson: jen@fieldworks.com about helping out with the Recall Walker Office.  When you email her, put “Data Entry Volunteer” in the subject line.

Keep up the great work MTI.  I know a lot of people have been working hard already.  If you haven’t been out circulating, please consider a shift or two over this two week period.  Together we can make sure this Recall happens and that we send Scott Walker back to Wauwatosa where he belongs. 

Have a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year if I don’t see you out on the Recall Trail.  If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at knightj@madisonteachers.org.  If you leave a number I can also call you back to discuss any issues with Recall related activities or help to find resources.  As always, check the MTI Website for information and petitions!

As holiday fever spreads across the country, Recall fever spreads across Wisconsin. With over 507,000 signatures and counting, it seems folks across the state are leading their Christmas list with one request, ‘a new governor’. We can deliver on this request if we keep at it!

We need your help on the phones to keep the recall fires stoked through December.

We are calling supporters to recruit additional volunteers:

Monday – Thursday
3:00-6:00 and 6:00-9:00

Friday – Sunday
12:00-3:00 and 3:00-6:00

You can stop by the Dane County East Offices at 330 East Wilson Street (Map), or call / email to find out more info!
608-692-9740 /  danerecalleast@wisdems.org

We have a dedicated staff of volunteers and a kitchen stocked with hot cocoa and warm food to welcome you at the office, so stop on by!

Our crack team of location researchers have teamed up with Recall groups from your neighborhood to help unearth the best places to gather signatures. Our office will send teams of volunteers from 10:00-7:00 to these ‘hot spots’ in the days leading up to the signature deadline, making sure everyone who’s out and about during the holidays will have a chance to sign!

Sign up to volunteer here!

As always, the holidays are a busy time of year.  If you cannot join us by donating your time, you can still support the movement by donating supplies.  We have a few things on the “Office Wish List” that we could use.  Any donations are greatly appreciated.  Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Click here to see our office wish list!

Thanks again for all you’re doing. They can’t stop us now!

In Solidarity and On Wisconsin,

Dane County East Office  Team
Committee to Recall Scott Walker
330 East Wilson Street
608-692-9740
danerecalleast@wisdems.org

Work with your Faculty Reps to organize and staff a petition event in your school attendance area!

Support United Wisconsin’s ‘Day of Total Recall’ on Saturday, December 17 by targeting a location for 4-6 people to collect signatures.  These locations can be near shopping districts or in a public location where there is steady traffic, either pedestrian or vehicle.

Another option would be to target an event taking place in your area, such as a holiday concert or other community event, where petitions can be circulated.  Consider targeting an area that your staff feels may be underrepesented, such as apartments or other residential facilities.  Another option would be to choose a neighborhood canvas and do a walk list.

United Wisconsin is putting an emphasis on this weekend before the Christmas holiday to ensure that every last signature can be obtained.  Having an army of petitioners out and about is the goal!

To set up a petition station you’ll need:

• Sign to hold:  Recall Walker, Sign Here, Arrows, etc.
• Blank petitions for Scott Walker and Rebecca Kleefisch
• A few clipboards
• Pens (consider Gel or Sharpie, freezing can be an issue)
• Hand / Foot warmers are encouraged

Here is a list of sites that have been identified around Dane County:
http://g.co/maps/ucwwz

If you want to join a neighborhood canvas:

• Listing of Neighborhood groups who are organizing a canvas:

  http://g.co/maps/rctnu

• Event calendar to find a canvas next weekend:
  http://www.wisdems.org/recallhq/events

Please ensure that someone from your school can attend this meeting to finalize plans, pick up petitions and other materials.

We need your help to Recall Scott Walker!  See you on Thursday!

If you have questions or concerns please contact Jeff Knight (knightj@madisonteachers.org / 257- 0491).