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Wisconsin Assembly Gives Final OK to Anti-Union Bill

Protesters ratchet up demonstrations in Madison

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 10, 2011 3:51 PM CST

(Newser) – Scott Walker's plan to strip public sector unions of most collective bargaining rights is all but a done deal, as the Wisconsin Assembly approved the measure as expected today. It now goes to Walker's desk for a quick signature into law, reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Not that opponents surrendered quietly. Hundreds clogged the Capitol building in Madison, and police had to drag away protesters so lawmakers could enter. The AWOL Democrats, meanwhile, remain in Illinois. Click for previous stories.

Jenny Grether and Robert Hoffman, of Madison, shout Shame! toward legislators in the Assembly.
Jenny Grether and Robert Hoffman, of Madison, shout "Shame!" toward legislators in the Assembly.   (AP Photo/Wisconsin State Journal, John Hart)
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald makes remarks before the Assembly.
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald makes remarks before the Assembly.   (Getty Images)
Protesters yell outside the Assembly chamber.
Protesters yell outside the Assembly chamber.   (Getty Images)
Protesters deride legislators deliberating the controversial budget bill.
Protesters deride legislators deliberating the controversial budget bill.   (AP Photo/Wisconsin State Journal, John Hart)
Wisconsin Rep. Peter Barca, center, D-Kenosha, calls for Republican Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald to be removed from duties.
Wisconsin Rep. Peter Barca, center, D-Kenosha, calls for Republican Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald to be removed from duties.   (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
The statue Forward in front of the state Capitol in Madison, Wis., Thursday.
The statue "Forward" in front of the state Capitol in Madison, Wis., Thursday.   (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
In this image from video, police carry off a demonstrator during a protest at the State Capitol.
In this image from video, police carry off a demonstrator during a protest at the State Capitol.   (AP Photo/Robert Ray)
In this image from video, police scuffle with a demonstrator.
In this image from video, police scuffle with a demonstrator.   (AP Photo/Robert Ray)
Police remove a protester from the vestibule in front of the Wisconsin state Assembly chamber.
Police remove a protester from the vestibule in front of the Wisconsin state Assembly chamber.   (Getty Images)
Police drag a protester away from the vestibule in front of the Wisconsin state Assembly chamber.
Police drag a protester away from the vestibule in front of the Wisconsin state Assembly chamber.   (Getty Images)
Police remove a protester from the Assembly chamber.
Police remove a protester from the Assembly chamber.   (Getty Images)
Wisconsin Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, rubs his eyes during debate at the state Capitol in Madison, Wis., Thursday.
Wisconsin Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, rubs his eyes during debate at the state Capitol in Madison, Wis., Thursday.   (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
In this image from video, police carry off a demonstrator during a protest at the State Capitol.
In this image from video, police carry off a demonstrator during a protest at the State Capitol.   (AP Photo/Robert Ray)
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DieselDaWg
Mar 10, 2011 11:30 PM CST
That sure is one nasty looking dude in that first picture.. wait! that's a woman? wow, unions are an ugly business.
odowd80
Mar 10, 2011 8:18 PM CST
A general strike is coming. It will be interesting to see how well the private sector does without civil servants. Best of luck to you.
Count-Spatula
Mar 10, 2011 7:34 PM CST
So when this does absolutely nothing to fix any of Wisconsin's problems, keep watch for the next GOP scapegoat. They're mindless. Also, the Dems deserve this for being such utter pussies for the last two years.
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