Wisconsin Supreme Court Reverses Act 10 Ruling | Green Bay News

Wisconsin’s appeals court just overturned a lower court ruling that had weakened Act 10 — the 2011 law that stripped most public workers of collective bargaining rights, leaving them unable to negotiate pay, health, or retirement beyond base wages. The decision, which reverses a December ruling, sets the stage for unions to appeal to the state Supreme Court — now leaning liberal. Supporters say Act 10 saved local governments from financial collapse, while opponents argue it crippled schools and services by silencing worker voices. The law, which sparked massive protests and propelled former Governor Scott Walker into national politics, remains controversial — especially after a lawsuit challenged its exemptions for public safety workers, a defense the state says has stood before. With union membership plummeting since Act 10’s passage, this legal battle, rooted in Wisconsin’s labor history, shows no sign of ending. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6fdf042a58c4eb24