March 10, 2011
Mr. Tom Ellis, President
Marshall & Ilsley Corporation
770 N. Water Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Mr. Tom Ellis, President
Marshall & Ilsley Corporation
770 N. Water Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
SENT VIA FASCIMILE AND REGULAR MAIL
Dear Mr. Ellis:
As you undoubtedly know, Governor Walker recently proposed a “budget adjustment bill” to eviscerate public employees’ right to collectively bargain in Wisconsin. ..
As you also know, Scott Walker did not campaign on this issue when he ran for office. If he had, we are confident that you would not be listed among his largest contributors. As such, we are contacting you now to request your support.
The undersigned groups would like your company to publicly oppose Governor Walker’s efforts to virtually eliminate collective bargaining for public employees in Wisconsin. While we appreciate that you may need some time to consider this request, we ask for your response by March 17. In the event that you do not respond to this request by that date, we will assume that you stand with Governor Walker and against the teachers, nurses, police officers, fire fighters, and other dedicated public employees who serve our communities.
In the event that you cannot support this effort to save collective bargaining, please be advised that the undersigned will publicly and formally boycott the goods and services provided by your company. However, if you join us, we will do everything in our power to publicly celebrate your partnership in the fight to preserve the right of public employees to be heard at the bargaining table. Wisconsin’s public employee unions serve to protect and promote equality and fairness in the workplace. We hope you will stand with us and publicly share that ideal.
In the event you would like to discuss this matter further, please contact the executive Director of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association, Jim Palmer, at 608.273.3840.
Thank you in advance for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
James L. Palmer, Executive Director
Wisconsin Professional Police Association
Mahlon Mitchell,President
Professional Professional Fire Fighters
Jim Conway, President
International Association of Fire Fighters Local 311
John Matthews, Execuctive Director
Madison Teachers, Inc.
Keith Patt, Executive Director
Green Bay Education Association
Bob Richardson, President
Dane County Deputy Sheriffs Association
Dan Frei, Prersident
Madison Professional Police Officers Association
(Source- WTMJ)
As you also know, Scott Walker did not campaign on this issue when he ran for office. If he had, we are confident that you would not be listed among his largest contributors. As such, we are contacting you now to request your support.
The undersigned groups would like your company to publicly oppose Governor Walker’s efforts to virtually eliminate collective bargaining for public employees in Wisconsin. While we appreciate that you may need some time to consider this request, we ask for your response by March 17. In the event that you do not respond to this request by that date, we will assume that you stand with Governor Walker and against the teachers, nurses, police officers, fire fighters, and other dedicated public employees who serve our communities.
In the event that you cannot support this effort to save collective bargaining, please be advised that the undersigned will publicly and formally boycott the goods and services provided by your company. However, if you join us, we will do everything in our power to publicly celebrate your partnership in the fight to preserve the right of public employees to be heard at the bargaining table. Wisconsin’s public employee unions serve to protect and promote equality and fairness in the workplace. We hope you will stand with us and publicly share that ideal.
In the event you would like to discuss this matter further, please contact the executive Director of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association, Jim Palmer, at 608.273.3840.
Thank you in advance for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
James L. Palmer, Executive Director
Wisconsin Professional Police Association
Mahlon Mitchell,President
Professional Professional Fire Fighters
Jim Conway, President
International Association of Fire Fighters Local 311
John Matthews, Execuctive Director
Madison Teachers, Inc.
Keith Patt, Executive Director
Green Bay Education Association
Bob Richardson, President
Dane County Deputy Sheriffs Association
Dan Frei, Prersident
Madison Professional Police Officers Association
(Source- WTMJ)
9 comments:
I thought that protection rackets were illegal. This almost sounds the same.
And the union members wonder why no one likes them...
I thought Police and firefighters were exempt from the Wisconsin bill.
I heard they were exempt. Doesn't take away collective bargaining, just limits it. Other state workers get much less. Wisconsin is a classic example of greed and peoples false sense of entitlement. When are people going to realize no ones owes them anything. You must EARN IT like most other Americans. Can't believe how people reacted to bill passing also. Whether you are happy with the results, at least respect the democratic process. This is how it works in America. Politicians make decisions and vote on issues. If people aren't happy with it they go to the polls next election and vote for someone else. Dont flop around, yell shame on you, and act like a idiot.
Police and fire fighters were exempt from this law as I understood it too.
They sound like a group of thugs. Give us what we want, or else!
Kids are graduating who can't do basic math and read proficiently and they want more money?
When I was younger I always thought it sucked to have to do MORE to get a raise. But then, I did not belong to a union.
More pay, less work. Promotions based on seniority instead of ability and performance.
Damn, what was I thinking?
there is nothing illegal about this letter. Boycotting is a legal form of protest. They are just informing these people that they will be boycotted if they stand with the governor.
Hot air. Boycotts don't work.
Let me correct myself. MOST boycotts don't work.
Q Do boycotts work?
A Yes. Anyone can declare a boycott at any time, but most boycotts are ineffective. Some boycotts, however, have had or can have a major financial impact a business. Some companies, therefore, have been forced to change their policies and practices as a result.
Why isn't this a proposal for an illegal secondary boycott. In other words the primary dispute is between the Republicans and the Union. This is between the Union and an unrelated party. I think this is a criminal offense.
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