Unions Challenge Act 10 Law Restricting Public Workers' Bargaining

Several unions representing public employees in Wisconsin have filed a lawsuit challenging Act 10, a law enacted in 2011 that severely limited unions' influence and collective bargaining rights. The plaintiffs argue that the law violates equal protection guarantees in the state Constitution by dividing public employees into two classes. They claim that Act 10 has led to low pay, staffing shortages, and poor working conditions. The lawsuit comes after a shift in the state's Supreme Court majority, raising hopes for a successful challenge to the controversial law.