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Eyewitness Photos: Over 15,000 Protest Union Busting in Wisconsin

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By American Idle
Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:12 AM
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Firefighters joined the protest, even though they are exempt from the Gov's plans to bust unions.A fire truck circled the capital during the demonstration. The firefighters union pledged $20,000 to support the public workers cause

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The capital building was crammed with protesters on all four floors. Many had come to participate in the public comment portion of the legislative hearing on Walker's scheme.

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Union busting: It's a dictator thing.

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Inside the capital building rotunda, solidarity from above and below.

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Many protesters came directly from the University of Wisconsin, marching from Library Mall to the state capital building.

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One of many signs referring to the recent events in Egypt. Another referred to the Gov by name: "Walker Like An Egyptian."

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Teamsters showed up in support with their "solidarity semi." Building trades and other unions also turned out in support of the public workers.

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Nurse Cheesehead! Nurses working at University of Wisconsin hospitals and clinics and other public health facilities joined in.

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Capital Punishment: This is what happens in Wisconsin when governors go too far.

The photos are the second part of this two-part story.

Please see the first part here...

Eyewitness Report: GOP Gov. Walker's union busting scheme awakens 'Sleeping Giant' in Wisconsin; 15,000 Protest at State Capital

The report contains a lot of information about the amazing events that went on yesterday and that will continue today and for the rest of the week. The legislature is poised to vote on the governor's union-busting scheme on Thursday.

Solidarity and fightback efforts in the works. Please check out the first part of the story for more information.

Protests continue. Watch for updates.

Thanks, blessings, and solidarity to all.

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