Labor Partnerships

“Emerge Wisconsin is a key program to getting more women to run for office.  Labor organizations want their members to run for office.  Emerge is a great place for their female members to receive the training they need to run a successful campaign.  I am excited to see the number of labor organizations supporting and working with Emerge to increase the number of women in office at all levels,”
Sara Rogers,
Executive Vice President, Wisconsin AFL-CIO
and Emerge Wisconsin Advisor

“Since its birth in Wisconsin, AFSCME has always fought for fairness and equity.  When you look at the under-representation of women in elected office, it's clear that Wisconsin still has a long way to go on the path to equity.  Council 40 is proud to support Emerge Wisconsin and its important efforts to increase the ranks of progressive women in office.”Rick Badger,
AFSCME Council 40 Executive Director

"We're really excited to be working in partnership with Emerge Wisconsin to increase the number of labor-friendly women into local, state and national politics. This group of new candidates will join individuals like Barbara Toles, former AFT-W member and Emerge Advisor, who work to make the state of Wisconsin better."
Bryan Kennedy, President, AFT-W

"Electing solid trade unionists to public office is the kind of economic stimulus program Midwest United can get behind. Therefore, since women comprise the bulk of our membership, we are pleased to partner with an organization [Emerge Wisconsin] that specializes in training women in the art of successful campaigning."
Brian Reid,
Acting Political Director, OPEIU Midwest United

“As an alumna of Emerge Wisconsin and a former member of SEIU Local 168, I am happy that the two organizations [SEIU and Emerge Wisconsin] are working together to train more women from labor to run for office.  My training with Emerge helped me in my run for office; and I am confident it will produce more women from labor who want to serve in office.”
Mary Schuch-Krebs,
Kenosha County Clerk and Emerge Alumna

“I think it’s important for women to have a voice in policies that directly affect their lives, that’s why WEAC is proud to partner with Emerge [Wisconsin].”
Mary Bell,
WEAC President and Emerge Wisconsin Advisor

We need bright, compassionate women leaders in elected offices who will stand up for working families.  Emerge Wisconsin helps women compete in politics and win."
Candice Owley,
President WFNHP