Right-to-Work in Wisconsin


 

My number one goal as a state senator is to grow the state’s economy. Right-to-work puts us in a more competitive position to expand and recruit jobs and businesses to Wisconsin. In addition, right-to-work states have twice the job growth as forced unionization states.

I’ve said many times that I am proud of my union and my former union status, and would have voluntarily joined my union if I had the option. But, I also recognize that others may not have wanted to join the union and they should not be forced to. And that’s the bottom line – no person should be forced to join a union to have a job.

On, Wednesday, February 25th I was proud to speak in support of the right-to-work legislation on the floor of the Wisconsin State Senate.  The legislation passed the Senate 17-15.  On Friday, March 6th, my colleagues in the Assembly passed the right-to-work legislation with a large majority 62-35. The Governor will sign the right-to-work legislation- Senate Bill 44, on Monday, March 9th at Badger Meter in Brown Deer.
 

In order to contact me in support of Right-to-Work in Wisconsin, click the logo below.


 

Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee Schedules Regional Budget Hearings
 

The Joint Committee on Finance will hold a public hearing, during the week of March 16, 2015, on the Governor's 2015-17 Biennial Budget (Assembly Bill 20/Senate Bill 20) -- according to the following schedule:
 

Wednesday, March 18 (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)*

Brillion High School

Endries Performing Arts Center

W1101 County Road HR Brillion, WI 54110

Friday, March 20 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)*

Alverno College

Pitman Theatre

3400 South 43rd Street

Milwaukee, WI 53234

Monday, March 23 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)*

University of Wisconsin-Barron County

Fine Arts Theatre

1800 College Drive

Rice Lake, WI 54868

Thursday, March 26 (9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)*

Reedsburg High School

CAL Center Auditorium

1100 South Albert Avenue

Reedsburg, WI 53959

*The Committee will conclude taking testimony at the time specified. Written comments can be emailed to the Committee at BudgetComments@legis.wisconsin.gov  or sent via U.S. mail to: Joe Malkasian, Room 305 East, State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702.
 
Additional information about the proposed state budget can be found at:
 

Wisconsin Department of Administration- Click
Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau- Click
 

Visiting the Capitol

On Tuesday, March 3rd, I had an opportunity to meet Reid Aaron, the Commandant of the Veterans Home at Union Grove. 


The same day, I met with David and Trevor Schwartz as part of the Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers Association Legislative Day at the Capitol.

 

On Tuesday, March 2nd, I also met with the Wisconsin Optometric Association visited during their Legislative Day at the Capitol. 
 

In the District
 


On Friday, March 6th, I met with Dr. Tom Thibodeau and John Brocksopp at Gateway Technical College (IMET Campus) in Sturtevant.  We had a nice discussion regarding technical education issues.

Right-to-Work in Wisconsin


 

My number one goal as a state senator is to grow the state’s economy. Right-to-work puts us in a more competitive position to expand and recruit jobs and businesses to Wisconsin. In addition, right-to-work states have twice the job growth as forced unionization states.

I’ve said many times that I am proud of my union and my former union status, and would have voluntarily joined my union if I had the option. But, I also recognize that others may not have wanted to join the union and they should not be forced to. And that’s the bottom line – no person should be forced to join a union to have a job.

On, Wednesday, February 25th I was proud to speak in support of the right-to-work legislation on the floor of the Wisconsin State Senate.  The legislation passed the Senate 17-15.  On Friday, March 6th, my colleagues in the Assembly passed the right-to-work legislation with a large majority 62-35. The Governor will sign the right-to-work legislation- Senate Bill 44, on Monday, March 9th at Badger Meter in Brown Deer.
 

In order to contact me in support of Right-to-Work in Wisconsin, click the logo below.


 

Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee Schedules Regional Budget Hearings
 

The Joint Committee on Finance will hold a public hearing, during the week of March 16, 2015, on the Governor's 2015-17 Biennial Budget (Assembly Bill 20/Senate Bill 20) -- according to the following schedule:
 

Wednesday, March 18 (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)*

Brillion High School

Endries Performing Arts Center

W1101 County Road HR Brillion, WI 54110

Friday, March 20 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)*

Alverno College

Pitman Theatre

3400 South 43rd Street

Milwaukee, WI 53234

Monday, March 23 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)*

University of Wisconsin-Barron County

Fine Arts Theatre

1800 College Drive

Rice Lake, WI 54868

Thursday, March 26 (9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)*

Reedsburg High School

CAL Center Auditorium

1100 South Albert Avenue

Reedsburg, WI 53959

*The Committee will conclude taking testimony at the time specified. Written comments can be emailed to the Committee at BudgetComments@legis.wisconsin.gov  or sent via U.S. mail to: Joe Malkasian, Room 305 East, State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702.
 
Additional information about the proposed state budget can be found at:
 

Wisconsin Department of Administration- Click
Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau- Click
 

Visiting the Capitol

On Tuesday, March 3rd, I had an opportunity to meet Reid Aaron, the Commandant of the Veterans Home at Union Grove. 


The same day, I met with David and Trevor Schwartz as part of the Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers Association Legislative Day at the Capitol.

 

On Tuesday, March 2nd, I also met with the Wisconsin Optometric Association visited during their Legislative Day at the Capitol. 
 

In the District
 


On Friday, March 6th, I met with Dr. Tom Thibodeau and John Brocksopp at Gateway Technical College (IMET Campus) in Sturtevant.  We had a nice discussion regarding technical education issues.