Madison, WI – Wisconsin lawmakers have voted to strip nearly all collective bargaining rights from the state’s public workers in one of the strongest blows to the power of unions in years.
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The state’s Assembly passed Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s explosive proposal 53-42 Thursday. The state’s Senate approved it the night before after using a procedural move to bypass its AWOL Democrats.
Walker says he’ll sign the legislation as quickly as possible.
The vote brings a swift end to a standoff over union rights that has rocked Wisconsin and the nation. Tens of thousands of protesters have converged on the state’s Capitol for weeks of demonstrations.
The implementation of Walker’s proposal will be a key victory for Republicans who have targeted unions amid efforts to slash government spending.
People should be happy to have a job at all.
Good its about time. Now other states should follow.
Yes, please let’s just get rid of the middle class already. Let’s get rid of decent working conditions, let’s all be part of the great underclass together. Let’s stand by stoically and serve our great corporate overlords, and yes, let’s get rid of collective bargaining! Yes, we are soooo fortunate to be able to live pay check to paycheck. Oh boy oh boy, I can hardly wait!