Wisconsin Judge to Rule on Union Challenge to Act 10
Case reopens debate on controversial law limiting collective bargaining rights for public employees.
- Act 10, passed in 2011, severely restricted collective bargaining for most public employees, sparking massive protests.
- Unions argue the law is unconstitutional, creating unequal classes of public employees.
- The lawsuit is the first challenge to Act 10 since the Wisconsin Supreme Court's shift to a liberal majority.
- The state Legislature seeks dismissal, citing previous rulings upholding the law.
- A decision from Dane County Circuit Judge Jacob Frost is expected soon.