"Unions Fight to Restore Collective Bargaining Rights for Wisconsin Teachers and More"

Seven unions representing teachers and public workers in Wisconsin have filed a lawsuit challenging the state's near-total ban on collective bargaining for most public employees. The 2011 law, known as Act 10, has faced previous legal challenges but has remained intact. The latest lawsuit argues that Act 10's exemption of certain public safety workers from bargaining restrictions violates the state constitution's equal protection guarantee. If successful, the lawsuit could restore collective bargaining power for all public sector workers affected by Act 10. The case is expected to take more than a year to reach a final ruling.