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[Iran Press TV] A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld an anti-union law passed by the Republican-controlled legislature back in March despite a massive public outrage.

The controversial measure, which sparked weeks of protests when Wisconsin's Republican governor Scott Walker signed it, strips most public employees of their collective bargaining rights, Rooters reported on Tuesday.

Tens of thousands of demonstrators descended on the state capitol for weeks and Democratic senators decamped the state to avert a vote last March.

On Tuesday, the State Supreme Court overturned a lower court's ruling that politicians violated Wisconsin's open meetings law when they passed the legislation in March.

However,
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the 68-page decision reflected the sharp divide in the high court as some dissidents opposed it.

The controversial law eliminates most collective bargaining rights for Wisconsin public workers and requires them to pay more for pensions and health coverage. The move has prompted a national debate over unions.

Walker welcomed Tuesday's judgment, saying the measure was needed to help the state fix its finances. It "provides our state the opportunity to move forward together and focus on getting Wisconsin working again," he added.

While the governor might have won the battle for the time being, there is little doubt that the controversy has helped shift public focus to collective-bargaining rights and the economic health of the middle class.

Posted by Fred 2011-06-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11129 views ] Top

#1 The most interesting part of this decision was the 4-3 vote. One set of those justices should never hold public office again. I am still surprised the Dem state senators who absconded a few months ago to block the passage of the bill in question have not had recall petitions launched against them. Rather, some GOP state senators are facing recall petitions, courtesy of the union / Dem political machine.
Here in Ohio I keep getting robo calls from the state head of the AFL-CIO saying the state GOP is intent on destroying the middle class. This is part of their petition process to overturn legislation curtailing public unions in Ohio, similar to that passed in Wisconsin.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2011-06-16 12:43|| 2011-06-16 12:43|| Front Page Top

#2 I believe the recall elections are occurring this summer. The primaries are in July, and the elections in August. There are (3)Dems and (6)Reps on the agenda. I have no idea the probability of anybody losing their seats.

Posted by Tom-Pa 2011-06-16 13:13|| 2011-06-16 13:13|| Front Page Top

#3 At least 3 Dems are on the agenda, better than what I had heard before. All the absconders should have been facing recalls, IMO.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2011-06-16 16:45|| 2011-06-16 16:45|| Front Page Top

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