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University officials disputed the union’s allegations, saying in a statement that “we fundamentally disagree with AFSCME’s claims of bad faith bargaining and characterization of unacceptable bargaining proposals.”

Teachers’ unions - some of Shapiro’s strongest supporters in his campaign for governor - mustered support against the proposal from across labor, including AFSCME, SEIU, the AFL-CIO and building and construction trades.

Teachers’ unions — some of Shapiro’s strongest supporters in his campaign for governor — mustered support against the proposal from across labor, including AFSCME, SEIU, the AFL-CIO and building and construction trades.

Sean Daley, a representative for AFSCME, the union that serves as an advocate for Wisconsin prison guards, said he would not be shocked if staff shortages were at least partly to blame for the lockdown at Waupun.

AFSCME, which represents roughly 10,000 employees in nearly every city department, said in a statement it supports SEIU’s strike and has notified members of “their right to honor SEIU’s picket line.”