The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal challenging the constitutionality of Act 10, the 2011 law that reformed collective bargaining for most public employees and has been upheld repeatedly in state and federal court.
The Quote: WILL Deputy Counsel Lucas Vebber stated, “The Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal regarding the constitutionality of Act 10, a law that has stood since 2011 and been upheld repeatedly in court. WILL has fought to protect Act 10 since its enactment because of the substantial benefits it has provided to Wisconsin taxpayers and local governments. For 15 years, legal challenges have failed because Act 10 was passed by a duly elected Legislature, signed by the Governor, and meets every constitutional requirement. We stand ready to make that case once again.”
About WILL’s Work on Act 10: WILL was founded in 2011, partially in response to the same legal challenges against lawful acts of Governor Walker and the Wisconsin Legislature. Over the years, we have participated in many legal efforts and published policy work highlighting this legislation’s benefits. WILL research also shows that repealing Act 10 would have a devastating impact on local governments and school districts, costing more than $2 billion annually.
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