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Which Way, L.A.?

Collective Bargaining for Public Employees

With a history of support for organized labor, Wisconsin was the first state with collective bargaining for public employees.  But now, after three years of upheaval, Republican Governor Scott Walker has made it a bastion of opposition.

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By Warren Olney • Aug 4, 2014 • 1 min read

With a history of support for organized labor, Wisconsin was the first state with collective bargaining for public employees. But now, after three years of upheaval, Republican Governor Scott Walker has made it a bastion of opposition. The state Supreme Court has upheld Act 10, which all but eliminates collective bargaining with public sector unions. Patrick Marley is Statehouse Reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Moshe Marvit

    Labor, Employment & Civil Rights Attorney and Author

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    James Sherk

    Fellow, Heritage Foundation

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    Gordon Lafer

    University of Oregon

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