Ruling against Act 10 public unions law in Wisconsin
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks out after parts of the 2011 Act 10 law are ruled unconstitutional by a county judge in Madison, affecting public employee unions.
Key Points
- County judge Jacob Frost ruled parts of Act 10 unconstitutional
- Walker's law aimed to address fiscal situation by limiting collective bargaining
- Demonstrations and political backlash followed the passage of Act 10
- Potential appeal and implications on upcoming Supreme Court race in Wisconsin
Pros
- Act 10 law aimed to close a budget deficit by limiting collective bargaining
- Scott Walker claims the law put power in the hands of taxpayers
Cons
- County judge rules parts of Act 10 unconstitutional
- Dispute over collective bargaining rights for public workers