Wisconsin Gov. Scott WalkerAs the Chicago Teacher’s Union struggles to make headway through their strike, the Wisconsin court system delivered a decisive blow for democracy just a state away.
A Wisconsin Circuit Judge struck down Governor Scott Walker’s controversial law banning collective bargaining, which precipitated strikes and, earlier this year, a failed attempt at a recall. What couldn’t be accomplished through the ballot has been decided through the judiciary. The unexpected ruling serves as a crucial victory for embattled union-members in Wisconsin.
However, the implications remain unclear. AP: