Get Up Stand Up!

February 25, 2011- The fight for workers rights rages on.  It’s a battle where we cannot sit on the sidelines and let others fight.  We all must do our part and get involved.  There are many events taking place across the country tomorrow Saturday, February 26th.

For two straight weeks, union members and supporters have held strong in the Wisconsin state capital protesting a union-busting budget bill that threatens the collective bargaining rights of public employees.  Across the nation, the showing of solidarity has been overwhelming.

From the AFL-CIO news Blog:
“In 50 state capitols tomorrow, workers and activists from faith, civil rights and other communities will rally in solidarity for Wisconsin public service workers who are engaged in a historic struggle to keep their right to bargain for middle-class jobs…

…While the action in Wisconsin is drawing most of the attention, this attack on middle-class jobs and workers by politicians and the CEOs who financed their campaigns is being waged in Ohio, Indiana and more than a dozen states.

Tomorrow, take some time and join the tens of thousands of us who are set to tell Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker....colleagues and CEO friends that they have gone too far.”

There are many ways IBEW Local 21 members can support our Union brothers and sisters at tomorrow’s events. Show your solidarity and go to an event near you.

Chicago Jobs with Justice Chicago to Madison Bus Trip
1100 S. Hamilton
Chicago, IL
Bus leaves from Chicago at 8am and will return at 9pm.

To reserve your seat you must email Susan Hurley from Chicago Jobs with Justice.  Email her now by clicking here.

Stand in Solidarity with the People of Wisconsin Rally
Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph
Chicago, Illinois
12pm-3pm

Save the American Dream Rally
Illinois State Capitol
301 S 2nd Avenue
Springfield, IL 62756
Starts at Noon

Save the American Dream Rally
Indiana Statehouse
200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Starts at Noon

There will be all day events at the Wisconsin state capitol.  Get a group of your friends and family together and carpool up to Madison. A rally will be held from 3-5pm on the steps of the state capitol.  You can park at the Alliant Energy Center or at East Towne Mall and take a free shuttle to the capitol.

The whole world is watching.  History is being made show your support!

More information on the attack on our rights can be found on the AFL-CIO’s web site by clicking here and on the IBEW Local Union 21 website by clicking here.

SOLIDARITY!