Wisconsin judge overturns 2011 law restricting public employees' collective bargaining rights.

A Wisconsin judge has overturned the 2011 state law, Act 10, which had restricted collective bargaining rights for most public employees. The ruling by Dane County Circuit Judge Jacob Frost restores these rights and treats all public-sector workers the same, unlike the original law that exempted police and firefighters. Republicans plan to appeal the decision, potentially sending the case to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The law had forced public employees to pay more for health care and retirement benefits, sparking significant protests when it was enacted.

December 02, 2024
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