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June 5 was a dark day as GOP Gov. Scott Walker won his recall election. Wisconsin must be a huge wakeup call for all of us ? for the labor movement, and for our progressive allies and partners. Wisconsin sadly demonstrated that the 1 percent can reach into just about every aspect of our lives.

As CWA activists keep up the fight for fair contracts, bargaining rights, economic justice and a stronger democracy, that old adage has never been truer. We can?t go it alone. That?s why we?ve joined together with our progressive allies in our push for bargaining rights, secure jobs, fair trade, good healthcare for all and retirement security. Together, our growing coalition is tackling climate change, the DREAM act, immigration reform and measures to decrease home foreclosures.

CWA activists, Jobs with Justice members and 99% Power allies are ready for tomorrow?s Verizon Day of Action. There will be a lot of new actions that send a message not only to Verizon executives but to members of its board of directors that workers deserve a fair contract, not more corporate greed.

In the Wisconsin recall election, Democrats gained control of the state senate for the first time since Republican Gov. Scott Walker took office. Though voters failed to recall the governor himself, there?s now a firewall to block his divisive, anti-worker agenda.