South Central Federation of Labor

Get active and join the Young Workers Committee!

Join us for a concert on the lawn of the Madison Labor Temple to hear David and Kamala singing songs of social significance. Their songs are funny, poignant, and outrageous; they inform and inspire.

David's been called an heir to Woody Guthrie and Phil Ochs. Tom Morello, Amy Goodman, and Pete Seeger want you to listen to David Rovics.

Check it out!

The Unions at UW-Madison have asked Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin to meet to discuss workplace issues affecting graduate students. But the Chancellor declined the request.

Join us at the Board of Regents meeting in Madison August 22nd at 11am for a press conference demanding all Chancellors across the UW System agree to meet & confer with their faculty, staff, and graduate student unions.

Join us in fighting for a better UW-System, where campus workers are put first.

RSVP to stay in the loop on the final location & other updates here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/uw-solidarity-rally-board-of-regents

Sign on to our solidarity petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/support-our-uw-system-workers-in-their-fight-for-the-public-higher-education-we-all-deserve/

TONIGHT! It's a watch party for a certain UNION guy.

Don't forget to wear your Union or working class attire!

And we hear there might be an open bar and food as well.....

"Congrats to State Senator Melissa Agard on winning the Primary for Dane County Executive!

Melissa Agard has a long history fighting for workers rights. While Melissa was on the Dane County Board, we knew as rank and file workers, we could depend on her to listen to us. As Chair of the Human Service Committee, she listened to workers when there were concerns. And when Act 10 violated our rights as union members, she protested along side us. And it was Melissa Agard who responded as the primary author of the Dane County Resolution 'Supporting Wisconsin Workers Right to Organize and Collectively Bargain'.

Melissa Agard continued to advocate for issues and concerns of the working class while in the State Legislature. She was able to lead and get things done, which is why her fellow legislators elected her leader of the State Senate Dems.

She has stood with SEIU nurses while they organized at UW-Hospital, rallied with OPEIU members while on Strike against TruStage, supported Building and Construction Trades with their apprenticeship programs and workforce development training facilities, helped ensure AFSCME members and others had a seat at the table, joined the struggle Fight for $15, and was always there when Solidarity was needed.

We know Melissa has a proven track record. She will continue to advocate for Union Rights, and will fight for the Working Class! And this is why workers from all walks of life came together as the delegates of the South Central Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO and proudly endorsed Melissa Agard for Dane County Executive."

--Kevin Gundlach, President
South Central Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO

Tomorrow is Election Day.

It also threatens federal funding to assist us during of natural disasters and another pandemics, keeping our bridges and roads safe, and renovating our schools for our kids. There is NO NEED to CHANGE our Constitution. VOTE NO!

Pick up your VOTE NO August 13th Yard Signs!
First come, first serve!

We have Baldwin and Agard yard signs as well!

Madison Labor Temple, second floor
1602 S. Park St.

Don't miss our Labor Community Happy Hour!

March for Democracy!

Get ready to cast your vote in the August 13 primary election by previewing what’s on your ballot (https://myvote.wi.gov), viewing Wisconsin AFL-CIO's list of endorsed candidates (https://wisaflcio.org/candidate-endorsements). SCFL has also endorsed Melissa Agard for Dane County Executive.

Along with partisan primaries, voters will decide on two critical statewide referendums that seek to amend our Wisconsin state constitution, is a power grab, and threatens funding for infrastructure, schools, and during natural disasters (VOTE NO).

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PRE-ORDER SCFL MERCH!
WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PRINT THESE SHIRTS UNLESS WE RECEIVE A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF ORDERS FOR EACH DESIGN (so if you were on the fence today is the day to pre order a shirt)!
Whether you are in a union, organizing to unionize, or just love labor these sweet designs are for YOU!
🖤Your orders will be available for pick up at LaborFest 2024!
🖤All sizes are gender neutral and as broad a size range as we can offer (S-4XL)
🖤All merch is union made and union printed (the bug will be on all final designs).
🖤All designs are available in t shirt, long sleeve, hoodie or crew neck option!
🖤T-shirt and long sleeves come in the light ash color way
🖤Crew necks and hoodies come in the charcoal color way!
CLICK THE LINK TO PRE ORDER TODAY!
https://south-central-federation-of-labor.square.site/scfl-merch?fbclid=IwY2xjawEV4QFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRvBVw0TMnfYN_nV24w56QNTvgIBLohlAe96WruI83B5yS-LIZve-3M0PA_aem_nDDrHkVWwt6H3J7tPEGxbA

In downtown Madison today? Feel free to come, buy a drink, and mingle with union folks. (Political donations are being accepted only from members of AFT unions, but others are welcome to attend.) See you there.

It's across the street from the DNR HQ / GEF 2 building: https://www.argusbargrille.com/
123 E Main St, corner of Webster & Main St., Madison Wisconsin
(ignore spelling issue on flyer please!)

SCFL WILL BE SELLING MERCH!
https://south-central-federation-of-labor.square.site/scfl-merch
❤️‍🔥PRE ORDERS DUE BY JULY 30th SEE LINK TO PLACE ORDERS❤️‍🔥
At long last SCFL and YWC are selling t-shirts, long sleeves, crew necks and hoodies with the coolest, toughest designs to rock your union pride! Whether you are in a union, organizing to unionize, or just love labor these sweet designs are for YOU!
🖤Your orders will be available for pick up at LaborFest 2024!
🖤All sizes are gender neutral and as broad a size range as we can offer (S-4XL)
🖤All merch is union made and union printed (the bug will be on all final designs).
🖤All designs are available in t shirt, long sleeve, hoodie or crew neck option!
🖤T-shirt and long sleeves come in the light ash color way
🖤Crew necks and hoodies come in the charcoal color way!

Let's not forget.

We will add: "And One Insurrection".

Feel free to add one yourself.

Today at the Madison Labor Temple! Stop by after work!

For this 4th of July, don't forget to go to Metro Market on Cottage Grove Road, Regent Market Co-op on Regent Street and support your wall-to wall Union grocery stores!

Hey Union members, mark your calendars! Sign up today!

Thanks goes out to our Labor friend and ally U.S. Representative Mark Pocan! Oh, and did we say he is a card carrying Union member as well?

Here are some SCFL and WI AFL-CIO endorsements for the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 13. Early Voting has already started.

Don't get hoodwinked! Check out our Union Labor News story about the Statewide Referenda, which will be on the ballot in August as well.

Also, there will be a League of Women Voters presentation on July 10 via a webinar to explain the Statewide Referenda: https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/event/why-vote-no-august-13-statewide-constitutional-amendment-questions-webinar.

All-Union Happy Hour! Stop by for some Solidarity Fun before you take off for the Fireworks!

A little rain didn't stop the fun for Take Kids Fishing Day on Saturday! Rumor has it, someone caught a muskie....

Thanks to the Building and Construction Trades and all of our volunteers for hosting!

Hope you all are safe and sound. Labor is used to weathering the storm!

See you tonight at 6 pm - SCFL's 62nd Annual COPE BEAN FEED. Brats, famous Beans, Local MicroBrew, and Solidarity for One and ALL!!!!

We are setting up. ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!!

Labor stands for the RIGHT to Assemble, the RIGHT to Free Speech, and the RIGHT to Protest. These RIGHTs are for ALL workers, ALL community members, and yes, for ALL Students.

In Solidarity.

The Donald never had a pet at the White House. That is, unless you count Rudy Giuliani.

Get a Fresh Start with WRTP and take a Big Step towards 'building' for your future!

Biggest Food Drive in the Country! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 11th! Check it out and make a difference!