APWU of Wisconsin Adopts Resolution to Endorse the Candidacy of Mary Burke for Governor of Wisconsin

The American Postal Workers Union of Wisconsin held their State Convention in Appleton recently. While attending the Convention, delegates from throughout the State of Wisconsin representing their members voted on numerous resolutions during the business sessions.

The vote to adopt the following resolution was passed unanimously. 

Mary Burke

• Whereas: Wisconsin's economic recovery is stagnant compared to neighboring states and the national average and,
• Whereas: Mary Burke will seek to create good paying jobs in Wisconsin that don't come at a cost to the environment and,
• Whereas: Mary Burke will work to restore collective bargaining to state workers and,
• Whereas: Mary Burke believes Wisconsinites deserve better. A better economy, a better future for our children through a quality education, and better leadership,

Therefore Be it Resolved: That the 2014 APWU of Wisconsin Convention endorse the candidacy of Mary Burke for Governor of Wisconsin.

2014 APWU of Wisconsin Convention Schedule

Attached is a pdf attachment of the 2014 APWU of Wisconsin Convention Schedule for your convenience.

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COPA Money Comes Back to Wisconsin

APWU of Wisconsin receives COPA Funds from National for distribution in upcoming elections.

La Crosse, WI -  APWU of Wisconsin (APWUWI) State President Steve Lord announced at the APWUWI Executive Board meeting recently that the State has received checks from your COPA contributions for distribution to “Labor-Friendly” candidates in the upcoming elections.

Checks were received for Wisconsin Legislators as follows:

• Rob Zerban – Candidate for First District Congressional District $1,000.00
• Gwen Moore – Congresswoman 4th District $5,000.00
• Jamie Wall – Candidate for 8th District Congressional District $2,500.00
• Pat Kreitlow – Candidate State Senator District #23  $2,500.00
• Tammy Baldwin – Candidate for U.S. Senate (Herb Kohl vacant position) $5,000.00
• AFL-CIO Recall Effort – $10,000.00

Pictured Below:

Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Phil Neuenfeldt (right) accepts a check for $10,000.00 for the upcoming Recall Efforts in Wisconsin. The COPA check was presented to Neuenfeldt by APWUWI President Steve Lord and APWU Central Region Coordinator Sharyn M. Stone.

Photo by: John E. Durben