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April 8, 2021
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers will virtually visit Superior Middle School students tomorrow, April 9.
Superior Middle School Principal David Jensen says the governor will visit with 6th-grade teachers Mrs. Karly Caven and Mrs. Linda West’s classrooms through Google Meet Friday morning.
During his virtual visit, the students will have the opportunity to share about themselves, their learning, and current school projects.
They will also have the chance to ask the governor about his duties and responsibilities.
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For tens of thousands of Wisconsin workers who lost most or all of their rights on the job a decade ago, one provision in Gov.
Tony Evers’ second biennial budget stands out: Evers’ proposal to restore collective bargaining for public employees.
Better compensation is one reason, say state and local workers, who argue that their pay hasn’t kept up with the marketplace, creating staff shortages and turnover and straining workloads for many public employees, including teachers, social workers and corrections officers. But lagging wages are only part of the picture.