Workers on Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign have unionized

WASHINGTON -- Workers on Bernie Sanders' 2020 Democratic campaign have unionized, becoming the first presidential campaign staffers in history to do so.Sanders, campaigning in South Carolina on Friday, said he was proud of the distinction."We cannot just support unions with words, we must back it up with actions," he tweeted. "On this campaign and when we are in the White House, we are going make it easier for people to join unions, not harder."The United Food & Commercial Workers Local 400 confirmed that Sanders' campaign workers were the first to win union representation."We expect this will mean pay parity and transparency on the campaign, with no gender bias or harassment, and equal treatment for every worker, whether they're in Washington, D.C., Iowa, New Hampshire or anywhere else," UFCW Local 400 President Mark P.

Sanders returns to NY roots, says he can defeat Pres. Trump

NEW YORK — Bernie Sanders kicked off his presidential campaign Saturday miles from the rent-controlled apartment where he grew up in Brooklyn and forcefully made the case that he is nothing like fellow New Yorker President Donald Trump, proclaiming himself the Democrat best prepared to beat the incumbent in 2020."My experience as a child, living in a family that struggled economically, powerfully influenced my life and my values.

Senator Bernie Sanders to rally with Tammy Baldwin, Randy Bryce in Wisconsin July 14

JANESVILLE -- Senator Bernie Sanders will be in Wisconsin this weekend to rally with Senator Tammy Baldwin and Democratic congressional candidate Randy Bryce.The rally with Senator Baldwin is set for Saturday morning, July 14 at The Lismore hotel in Eau Claire.Doors open at 8 a.m. This event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is strongly encouraged.The rally with Randy Bryce is set for Saturday evening.Doors open at 4:15 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is strongly encouraged.According to the news release, at the rallies in Wisconsin, and others in Minnesota and Pennsylvania this weekend, "Senator Sanders will call on the American people to join the fight to defeat President Trump's extreme, right-wing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and protect health care and Social Security."

Sen. Bernie Sanders to campaign for Ryan rival Randy Bryce in Racine

RACINE -- Senator Bernie Sanders will return to Wisconsin to campaign for the man running against House Speaker Paul Ryan.Sanders will attend a rally in Racine for congressional candidate Randy Bryce.The union iron worker has gained support across the country in his race against Ryan.The rally is scheduled for Feb. 24 at Memorial Hall.

Bernie Sanders returns to Wisconsin, rallies supporters for Hillary Clinton

MADISON — Bernie Sanders on Wednesday, October 5th was back in Wisconsin for the first time since he won the state's presidential primary in April, this time encouraging votes for former rival and current Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.Sanders urged party unity and delivered harsh words for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, saying  bigotry is the cornerstone of his campaign.

Donald Trump ready to campaign in Wisconsin on Saturday, October 8th

MILWAUKEE -- Donald Trump is returning to Wisconsin on Saturday, October 8th.His state spokesman Matt Schuck confirmed Monday, October 3rd that Trump was coming back to the state, but did not have details yet on where he would go.Trump was just in Wisconsin on Wednesday, September 28th for a rally in Waukesha outside of Milwaukee.Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr.

Bernie Sanders to stop in Madison, Green Bay Wednesday, October 5th to campaign for Hillary Clinton

GREEN BAY -- Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders will stop in Wisconsin this week to campaign for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.Two campaign events are planned -- one in Green Bay and one in Madison.Details are as follows:Madison Stronger Together Rally with Bernie SandersDoors Open: 12:45 PM CTWhen: 1:45 PM CTWhere: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WIPublic RSVP HereGreen Bay Stronger Together Rally with Bernie SandersDoors Open: 3:45 PM CTWhen: 4:45 PM CTWhere: The Salvation Army Kroc Community Center, 1315 Lime Kiln Road, Green Bay, WI 54311Public RSVP Here

"Bernie was wronged!" Sanders supporters staged sit-in after Clinton officially became nominee

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania -- Democrats made Hillary Clinton the first female presidential nominee of a major party in the nation's history on Tuesday, shattering one of the last remaining glass ceilings in American politics.The former first lady, New York senator and secretary of state was formally installed as the party nominee to take on Donald Trump on an emotional night at the Democratic convention in Philadelphia.