Ten years ago, in the aftermath of the Great Recession, a newly elected Gov. Scott Walker and the Republicans who held the majority in the Legislature ushered in a new era of politics in Wisconsin with the passage of Act 10 — decimating public sector labor unions, delivering taxpayers a windfall and forever altering the relationship between government workers and their employers.
Protesters deride Republican legislators with shouts of "Shame!" after the the Assembly passes the governor's collective bargaining bill on March 10, 2011.
The legislative office entryway of Rep. Brett Hulsey, D-Madison, is covered in notes of support from opponents of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill on Feb. 26, 2011.
What do you remember about Act 10? Did you attend the protests? Did you loathe the protests? Are you still affected by the law today? Please send us your memories for publication to wsjopinion@madison.com. Please limit your submission to 200 words and provide your name, address and phone number for verification.
The legislative office entryway of Rep. Brett Hulsey, D-Madison, is covered in notes of support from opponents of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill on Feb. 26, 2011.
Protesters deride Republican legislators with shouts of "Shame!" after the the Assembly passes the governor's collective bargaining bill on March 10, 2011.
