This #WomensHistoryMonth , WEAC celebrates the remarkable achievements and contributions of women, including those shaping the future by working in WI Public Schools. #WeAreWEAC

Having a front-row seat to what happens in our schools gives us unique insights, making us passionate advocates for restoring our rights to negotiate with our employers.

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As part of the Investing in America tour, the First Lady and Secretary Cardona visited Green Bay, Wisconsin to highlight how the Administration is helping students gain the skills they need for good-paying jobs in their local community.

Today, WEAC will testify in favor of a bipartisan bill requiring schools to teach about Hmong and Asian American history. 2022 Teacher of the Year & WEAC member Kabby Hong has been advocating for this bill for years. We won't give up until we get this bill across the finish line.

It's time to restore collective bargaining in Wisconsin!

The lawsuit filed today by WEAC and other unions will give workers in Wisconsin the right to negotiate—and get—better pay, working conditions, and respect. #1u ✊🏾

“The time has to be now,” said Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, the president of the Wisconsin Education Association Council, on restoring our right to negotiate. “Having a real seat at the table again for our educators is critically important.” #1u bit.ly/3T7eb8E

This story exposes a toxic work culture within the WI conservation warden program, where workers face regular harassment with little protection without the right to negotiate with their employers. bit.ly/3uIroLa

A message from WEAC President Wirtz-Olsen after WEAC, in solidarity with other labor unions, filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the law that prevents educators and other public employees from free, fair and full bargaining rights. #1U bit.ly/3uEWqU6

A new report shows WI teacher pay hasn't kept up with inflation in over a decade, and it's causing staffing levels to reach crisis levels. 'The first thing that needs to happen is to restore educators' right to negotiate,' WEAC President Wirtz-Olsen said. bit.ly/3uA71PX

WEAC President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen was proud to represent WI Public School educators during a visit with Sen. Tammy Baldwin.

Advocates voice concerns about a bill for a voucher increase estimated to cost taxpayers $220-$240 million. 'These expansions affect public schools negatively.' ~Amy Nassar of FoxCitiesAdvocates #wibudget

WEAC & Public School Advocates are at the Assembly Ed Comm hearing opposing increasing taxpayer funding for private school vouchers. Vos says could increase voucher seats by 40% - 20,000 students. #wibudget

We must be visible & active w/ our support for LGBTQIA+ students, parents, & community members, especially as attacks are at an all time high. We marched in MKE's #PrideParade to make sure this was clear. We ❤️ you & will fight to make sure you are safe, supported & understood

Our kids can't wait! Spend the surplus. We're putting the finishing touches on this glorious 24-foot parachute banner calling on the Wisconsin State Legislature to direct the $7.1 billion #WIbudget surplus towards public education.

This poster created by MPS Art Teacher John Fleissner & commissioned by MTEA for this weekend's Community Art Build at South Div. calls for a state budget that spends the $7.1 bil. surplus on public schools, healthcare, & roads, not millionaires. #WIbudget surveymonkey.com/r/P6XPDNB

You know you have reached peak teacher when you can identify an assignment with no name on it just by your student's handwriting.

Public education advocates & partners are in full force at the state budget hearing in Waukesha today. Along with WEAC, MTEA, WI Public Ed Network & more are here. #wibudget

LRB-2676 would require Asian American history be taught in Wisconsin schools. A coalition is asking that this bipartisan bill be given a public hearing/vote. If this matters to you, please email ed chairs [email protected] [email protected]