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On December 5, workers of the American Red Cross’s six Wisconsin facilities voted to initiate a strike during the region’s largest blood drive should manage

Workers from six American Red Cross Wisconsin facilities voted to initiate a strike during the region's largest blood drive if management does not reach an agreement with them by the time their current contract expires on December 15.

Public sector unions contend with declining membership, reduced political power and restricted collective bargaining rights. //end headline wrapper ?> Wisconsin capitol protests during the passing of the controversial Act 10. Photo by Patti Wenzel When tens of thousands of union members and supporters flocked to the state Capitol a decade ago, they warned that Gov. Scott Walker‘s collective bargaining bill could redefine organized labor in Wisconsin. They were right. Walker, a freshly sworn...

Proposed COVID Legislation  The COVID-19 legislation proposed by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and the Assembly Republican caucus further endangers the health and safety of Wisconsinites and essential workers. As introduced, the proposal is an utter disgrace to our communities. Despite Wisconsin’s designation as a COVID-19 hotspot, the proposal forces state employees to return to their physical offices by January 31, 2021 and requires state buildings to fully open to the public. These measures ...