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Firefighter Support

by Erica Pelzek — February 17, 2011 - 2:30pm

Topics: Activism, Labor, Politics, Wisconsin Protests

Despite Governor Scott Walker's exemption of unionized public safety workers -- firefighters, police officers and the like -- from his union-busting budget "repair" bill, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) wants to make one factor clear: Wisconsin firefighters are on the side of labor rights.

"We've got firefighters at the Capitol right now," said 5th District IAFF Vice President Joseph Conway.

Loud cheers met all firefighters and police officers joining the national news-making protests at the Wisconsin State Capitol earlier this afternoon.

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An Injury to One is an Injury to All

by Erica Pelzek — February 17, 2011 - 2:26pm

Topics: Activism, Labor, Politics, Wisconsin Protests

University of Wisconsin-Madison student protesters, including shouting Teachers Assistant Association (TAA) members swarm outside the Wisconsin Capitol's Mifflin and State Street corner, their chanting growing more impassioned as the clock nears 1 p.m.