President Obama joins Wisconsin’s budget battle in attempt to block the anti-union bill that would effect the benefits and the collective-bargaining agreements for most public employees, including teachers, from spreading to other state’s capitals. Obama accused Wis. Republican Governor, Scott Walker, of unleashing an “assault” on unions. The president worked with union officials to mobilize protesters not only in Wisconsin where they are in their fourth day of protest, but in many other capitals that were planned on being “attacked.” For the full story visit www.washingtonpost.com
A Roundup of this week’s events from UFCW International Union’s Blog