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BREAKING: There will be a rally to protest the introduction of Right to Work legislation Tuesday, February 24 and Wednesday February 25 at 12:00 p.m. at the state Capitol. We must stand together for our rights as workers and raise our voices in our democracy to stop Right to Work legislation from moving forward in Wisconsin.

WHAT: Rally to Oppose Right to Work
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. Tuesday February 24 and 12:00 p.m. Wednesday February 25
WHERE: State Street Side of the Capitol

The Senate Committee on Labor and Government Reform will be holding a hearing Tuesday, February 24. Please join us at 9:00 a.m. to testify in opposition of Right to Work.

You can also CONTACT your legislators in opposition of Right to Work. The legislative hotline is: 1-800-362-9472

Sign the petition to stop Right to Work in Wisconsin.

Republicans are planning to ram this legislation through in an extraordinary session at lightning pace. An extraordinary session changes the rules, limits debate and makes a mockery out of our democracy. A Right to Work bill could pass both houses and be signed into law by the Governor in days.

Making Wisconsin a Right to Work state will not create jobs. Claimed advantages of Right to Work are unproven. Nationally recognized economists agree Right to Work provides no discernible economic advantage. By lowering wages, Right to Work would weaken consumption and may undermine Wisconsin’s small businesses which depend on workers having wages to spend.

Stand up, fight back, participate in democracy. Join us at the Capitol.

In Solidarity,

Phil Neuenfeldt, President

Stephanie Bloomingdale, Secretary-Treasurer

SECRETARY/TREASURER: Mike Krogman
VICE PRESIDENT #10/CHIEF STEWARD JONES: Steve Warp
VICE PRESIDENT #12 (JONES): Becky Halverson
BARGAINING COMMITTEE (TYSON): Keith Griep and Scott Larson
BARGAINING COMMITTEE (OSCAR MAYER): Adam Grabski, Jeremy Kast and Trent Schwenn

February 7th, 2015 at Dream Lanes, 13 Atlas Ct. Madison
Applications available at 4th floor HR and the Employee Store
Drawing for lane and shift assignments on Jan. 16, 2015
Sign up to bowl for team and/or doubles events
$10.00 per person per event
3 shifts: 11:30 am, 2:30 pm and 6:00 pm-Team Event Only)
DJ from 5:00 pm to 12:30 am
Same as last year! Family members over 18 years old are invited to bowl. See official rules on back of application for participation eligibility.
Questions contact: Doug Leikness, 608-658-3345 or dleikness@hotmail.com

Congratulations to our Kraft Retirees: Agaim Hamili, Tim Henthorn, Tim Kojo, Lisa Lord, Linda Raymond, Gary Roof, and Corina Zirk!!!

COSTCO Wholesale has invited UFCW Local 538 to a special event:

February 6 – February 22
Weekday Hours 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday Hours 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday Hours 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Experience what Costco has to offer. Present Flyer (available at Union office for Kraft, or ask Chief Steward at Tyson or Jones) at the door to get entrance on the days/times listed above.

“Right to Work” is an extreme political agenda being pushed by corporate special interests. It is designed for a single purpose: to weaken the basic rights of workers so that CEOs have more and workers have less.
Less Wages
•The average worker in states with “right to work” laws makes $1,540 a year less when all other factors are removed than workers in other states (Economic Policy Institute).
•Median Household income in states with “right to work” laws is $6,437 less than in other states ($46,402 vs. $52,839). (U.S. Census Bureau).
Less Health Care Coverage
•People in states with “right to work” laws are more likely to be uninsured (16.8% vs. 13.1% overall). (Kaiser Family Foundation).
•Only 50.7 percent of employers in states with these laws offer insurance coverage to their employees, compared with 55.2% in other states. (Kaiser Family Foundation).

HALLOWEEN PARTY
October 30 at 8am-8pm
Union Hall

Bring the kids to Halloween at the Union Hall
Please join us at the union hall and bring the kids for some ghoulish, freaky fun, and frightening food!

Since the election is less than 20 days away you now have two options to register to vote if you are not already registered:

1. Register in person at your municipal clerk’s office.
2. Register at the polling place on Election Day.

To see if you are already registered visit:
https://myvote.wi.gov/Voter/VoterSearchScreen.aspx

If you are not registered you will need the following to register:
1. Wisconsin Voter Registration Application (GAB-131) form (we have these available for you at the Union Office).
2. Current and Valid WI driver license or WI DOT-issued ID. If these are revoked, suspended, or expired you must provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security number. If you have none of these documents, you will be able to indicate that fact.
3. Proof of Residence (includes but not limited to the following:)
Fishing and hunting licenses
Vehicle registrations
Food stamps, WI Works, WI Shares, and BadgerCare notices and correspondence
Medicare notices
Social Security and SSI notices/benefits statements
Billing statements and collection notices from a governmental entity

For detailed information about voting in Wisconsin, visit bringit.wi.gov. Or call the Government Accountability Board Help Desk at 608-261-2028.

UFCW WI has an event on Tuesday 10-14-14 at 8:00pm ET, 6:00pm MT, 7:00pm CT

Mary Burke will be hosting a Telephone Townhall on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14th at 7:15PM Central. President Doug Leikness, Local 538 and President John Eiden, Local 1473 will also be on the call.

The participant toll free number is 888-400-9342 if you’d like to listen in.