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State-employed workers, such as graduate assistants like us, should be guaranteed the same rights as public safety workers. We contribute so much to our communities, and we deserve a voice on the job. Legal action to restore collective bargaining rights to all state employees is one way to secure the livelihood of working people in Wisconsin.

We're Taking On Act 10

Wisconsin public employees file lawsuit challenging constitutionality of law banning collective bargaining

State statute unconstitutionally violates workers’ freedom to negotiate, unlawfully creating a disfavored class of public sector employees, says a new lawsuit filed by workers.

AFT-Wisconsin President Kim Kohlhaas on Verdict of Derek Chauvin Trial

For Immediate Release:

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Madison, WI – AFT-Wisconsin President Kim Kohlhaas has responded to the verdict as

follows:

“The death of George Floyd at the hands of Derek Chauvin was an outrage. I am

overwhelmed by the guilty verdicts. Even though a police officer was held accountable

this time, we aren’t done. A single trial does not create systemic change.

George Floyd’s death was sad and maddening in so many ways. We cannot have the same

conversation next week about the next victim. The issue is a system that targets people

like George Floyd, Daunte Wright, Jacob Blake, Breonna

President Kim Kohlhaas: "Jill Underly will give all students a chance to succeed"

AFT-Wisconsin President Kim Kohlhaas recently published this opinion piece in the Cap Times. Read and share!

AFT-Wisconsin Inspired by Governor Evers Budget Proposal

For Immediate Release:

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Madison, WI – Governor Evers has proposed a state budget that champions public education at every level, from Wisconsin’s PK-12 schools to technical colleges and the UW System.

“This budget inspires,” said AFT-Wisconsin President Kim Kohlhaas. “Governor Evers has spent the past several months and even years actively listening to what our communities want, in every district rural and urban, and it shows here. With true collective bargaining rights for front-line workers, and resources for students and educators from pre-kindergarten through

AFT-W to Wisconsin Congressional Reps: Support Federal Relief for Pandemic!

In collaboration with our in-state partners, AFT-W has sent two letters to Wisconsin’s congressional representatives urging them to vote for federal relief and recovery efforts. President Biden’s American Rescue Plan would deliver much-needed relief to families, provide support for struggling state and local governments, jumpstart a nationwide vaccination program, and rebuild our communities.

See the February 3, 2021 letter to Wisconsin's congressional delegation here.

See the February 4, 2021 letter to Senator Ron Johnson here.

AFT-W President Kim Kohlhaas Statement, January 6 2021

Justice for Jacob Blake. #BLM

Laurie tells us, "I was contacted by [AFT-W Political Director] John Yaggi to see if I was interested in working with an organization that was distributing Biden/Harris signs in rural communities. I connected with John Russell from ruralvote.org and agreed to do my part in this election by receiving and distributing 2000 yard signs. After much communication and connections with several people in Wisconsin, my husband, our labrador Rosie, and I drove in a couple directions and handed over signs to people who had other people to deliver them to. I met some others who share my priorities for this