MILWAUKEE—Today, Judge Janet Protasiewicz announced she’s earned the support of AFT Local 212 in her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. AFT Local 212 is the certified bargaining agent for teachers, counselors, and professional staff at the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), representing over 1,000 full-time and part-time faculty, as well as full and part-time paraprofessional staff.
“The faculty and staff of MATC represented by AFT Local 212 are enthusiastically supporting Judge Janet Protasiewicz for a 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court,” said Steven Shea, AFT 212 COPE Chair. “She believes in fairness, in upholding the rule of law, and in protecting our legal system from the corrupt influence of right-wing special interests.”
“I deeply appreciate the support of MATC teachers represented by Local 212. They help train Wisconsin’s future leaders in the trades and many other industries, and due to their leadership and expertise, we are able to compete with any workforce in the world,” said Judge Protasiewicz. “We will work together to win this battle for the high court and ensure we restore the rule of law in Wisconsin.”
Judge Janet Protasiewicz is a community leader, a judge who upholds the law, and a former prosecutor who dedicated her career to protecting victims.
