Tag Archives: Wisconsin Labor Dispute

Wisconsin Backlash

Posted on April 6, 2011 by billmanzi

With the media focused on the budget battle(s) occurring in Washington a couple of important elections occurred in Wisconsin that may shed some light on voter response to Governor Scott Walker’s battle with labor. In a statewide election for the … Continue reading →

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Labor Girds for Battle

Posted on April 1, 2011 by billmanzi

The war between labor and the Republican Party has heated up again, with Republican Governor John Kasich of Ohio signing into law a bill that restricts the right of state and local workers to bargain collectively. The Ohio bill adds … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Wisconsin Round Two

Posted on March 10, 2011 by billmanzi

Governor Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Republican Senate, using a parliamentary maneuver that seemed to take Democrats by surprise, passed legislation that took away the bulk of bargaining rights for public sector unions in Wisconsin yesterday. The Republicans stripped out … Continue reading →

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Battleground Wisconsin

Posted on February 19, 2011 by billmanzi

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has precipitated a huge political brawl in Wisconsin by filing a bill that would force Wisconsin employees to shoulder more of their own health care and pension obligations, as well as stripping away a huge swarth … Continue reading →

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