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The Great Divide: The legacy of Wisconsin's Act 10
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The Great Divide: The legacy of Wisconsin's Act 10

  • Feb 10, 2021
  • Feb 10, 2021 Updated Feb 10, 2026

A decade after the debate and protests over the anti-union law known as Act 10 convulsed the state, Wisconsin remains firmly divided on the law.

(6) updates to this series since Updated Feb 10, 2026

Act 10: The Great Divide preview

Act 10: The Great Divide preview

Watch now: The Great Divide | 10 stories about Act 10

Watch now: The Great Divide | 10 stories about Act 10

The most seismic political story of the last decade in Wisconsin began on Feb. 7, 2011, when Republican Gov. Scott Walker informed a gathering…

10 years later: Wisconsin's Act 10 has produced labor savings, but at a cost

10 years later: Wisconsin's Act 10 has produced labor savings, but at a cost

A decade after the controversial legislation became law, state and local governments have saved billions of dollars, but spending on key programs has lagged.

10 years later, workers still seek a seat at the table despite lack of collective bargaining

10 years later, workers still seek a seat at the table despite lack of collective bargaining

Between 2010 and 2017, four major public sector unions in Wisconsin saw significant decreases in their membership.

Looking back a decade later, 10 stories about Act 10

Looking back a decade later, 10 stories about Act 10

The most seismic political story of the last decade in Wisconsin began on Feb. 7, 2011, when Republican Gov. Scott Walker informed a gathering…

Relive the story of the historic Act 10 protests in 20 photos

Relive the story of the historic Act 10 protests in 20 photos

A selection of Wisconsin State Journal photographs from the historic protests of February and March 2011 at the state Capitol. The largest pro…

Front pages from historic Scott Walker protests

Front pages from historic Scott Walker protests

A collection of Wisconsin State Journal front pages during the historic Capitol protests of February and March 2011. Gov. Scott Walker's plan …

Video highlights of the fight over Gov. Scott Walker's anti-union legislation

Video highlights of the fight over Gov. Scott Walker's anti-union legislation

Video highlights of the fallout over the introduction and passage of what would become Wisconsin 2011 Act 10 in February and March, 2011. 

The Great Divide: The legacy of Wisconsin's Act 10

The Great Divide: The legacy of Wisconsin's Act 10

A decade after the debate and protests over the anti-union law known as Act 10 convulsed the state, Wisconsin remains firmly divided on the law.

The Great Divide: The legacy of Wisconsin's Act 10

The Great Divide: The legacy of Wisconsin's Act 10

A decade after the debate and protests over the anti-union law known as Act 10 convulsed the state, Wisconsin remains firmly divided on the law.

The Great Divide: The legacy of Wisconsin's Act 10

The Great Divide: The legacy of Wisconsin's Act 10

A decade after the debate and protests over the anti-union law known as Act 10 convulsed the state, Wisconsin remains firmly divided on the law.

Looking back a decade later, 10 stories about Act 10

Looking back a decade later, 10 stories about Act 10

The most seismic political story of the last decade in Wisconsin began on Feb. 7, 2011, when Republican Gov. Scott Walker informed a gathering…

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