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he Capitol was set to close on Sunday for cleaning, but hundreds remained in the building, and many of them woke up Monday inside the building's rotunda.
Capitol Police originally planned to close the building Sunday afternoon, then keep the doors closed after business hours.
But when it came time to go,...See MoreFrom the link:
he Capitol was set to close on Sunday for cleaning, but hundreds remained in the building, and many of them woke up Monday inside the building's rotunda.
Capitol Police originally planned to close the building Sunday afternoon, then keep the doors closed after business hours.
But when it came time to go, protesters refused.
They broke into song, singing the national anthem and the union anthem "Solidarity Forever."
The Capitol Police Chief decided they could stay because amidst the political chaos, they have been peaceful.
He asked the cleaning crew to work around the protesters.
"There will be no use of force," said Chief Charles Tubbs.
"We want the people to continue to cooperate."
After the decision, a woman with a bullhorn said "We're going to be able to stay the night here tonight!" and cheers followed.
"We can't be pushed around," said Jeff Wingert.
No protesters from the outside were to be allowed inside the Capitol until 8:00 a.m. Monday, so if protesters left the building, they would have to wait to return.
Chief Tubbs insists that he alone made the decision, with no input from the Governor's office.
"It was a victory for peace. It was a victory for democracy," said Kara Randall, 46, a massage therapist from Middleton who had already spent five nights at the Capitol.
Demonstrators began camping out inside the normally immaculate Capitol two weeks ago in an effort to fight legislation proposed by Walker that would strip most of the state's public employees of the right to collectively bargain.
Labor leaders and Democratic lawmakers say the bill is intended to undermine the unions and weaken a key base of Democratic Party voters.
Walker argues the Republican-backed measure would help close a projected $3.6 billion deficit in the 2011-13 budget, and that freeing local governments from having to collectively bargain with public employee unions would give them the flexibility needed to deal with forthcoming budget cuts.
Walker's spokesman declined late Sunday to comment on the police decision to keep the Capitol open to the demonstrators. In an interview earlier in the day on NBC's "Meet the Press," Walker said the lengthy protests haven't eroded his resolve to push forward with his legislative agenda.
"Year after year, governors and legislators before us have kicked the can down the road," Walker said. "We can't do that. We're broke. It's about time someone stood up and told the truth in our state and said here's our problem, here's the solution and let's do this."
Walker's proposal stalled in the state Senate when its 14 Democratic lawmakers fled the state for Illinois, leaving the legislative body one vote short of a quorum. The Democratic senators have vowed to stay away from Wisconsin for as long as it takes.
One of the Democrats, Sen. Lena Taylor, tweeted her support to the protesters who remained: "Thank you for exercising your 1st amend right - I'm glad my actions give you opportunity to stand/sit/express yourself!"
After closing the building for the cleaning, authorities had planned to reopen the Capitol on Monday at 8 a.m. But David Vines, a 19-year-old freshman at the nearby University of Wisconsin-Madison, worried that any lost momentum would be difficult to recapture.
"It's so difficult to organize something like this. Any break to the momentum could be a cut to morale," Vines said.
Hi, Are there any Wisconsin teachers (Southeastern Wisconsin would be great) who would be willing to exchange a few emails with me? I am starting my last year of my BA Ed in the fall and have a few questions about getting Pre-Classroom Experience and Student Teaching contacts.
David in Pewaukee
Hello, I just move to WI last year. I am currently looking for a Mandarin teacher job in WI. However there are not much coming out. Can anyone tell me when do schools usually post job vacancy for school year 2011-2012? Also any good websites to look for teacher job in WI? thanks very much.
Good luck, Wisconsin teachers, and keep fighting for what is right! Our district is losing all probationary teachers (800), with the possibility of 2 campuses closing, one of which is the center for physically/mentally challenged Pre-K/Kinder kids. Seems the only thing the powers that be know to do is lay people off. We are prevented by Texas law f...See MoreGood luck, Wisconsin teachers, and keep fighting for what is right! Our district is losing all probationary teachers (800), with the possibility of 2 campuses closing, one of which is the center for physically/mentally challenged Pre-K/Kinder kids. Seems the only thing the powers that be know to do is lay people off. We are prevented by Texas law from having unions, but our organizations work hard for us. My insurance premiums are going up by $76/mo next year. My deductible goes from $0 to $300 for the year. (I have the Tier 3 insurance, no money for the out-of-pocket expenses of the 2 lower tiers.) Meds are going from $20 to $45. And the state wants to do away with our 22:1 student:teacher ratio. So I may have 30 at risk/economically disadvantaged/ non-English-speaking-at-home first graders some with severe emotional/behavior issues. One of our campuses is 70% probationary teachers, and there will be no teachers to replace them. I wish you luck in your fight against the governor. (Taking ours out of his $10,000/mo rental house would be a good start!) Have a good weekend.
The neo-Nazi movement must be stopped by someone. Ohio teachers were asleep. Thank god your Democratic Senators learned from George Washington about making tactical retreats. Remember that our great country was once run by people who tried to force their will upon us. Those Republicans have all the traits of the loyalists. Go Wisconsin.
Hello social studies teachers. I'd like to invite you to check out the website [link removed].
Check out these two clips at home on your own time. They are pretty good!
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