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==Background=={{#ev:youtube|8X2kbmZVDeI|250|right|CMD slideshow of WI protests signs and images (Feb - Mar 2011)}}
{{#ev:youtube|8X2kbmZVDeI|250|right|CMD slideshow of WI protests signs and images (Feb - Mar 2011)}}
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Weeks of public protest followed a controversial "budget repair bill" that Republican Governor [[Scott Walker]] introduced, February 11, 2011. Collective bargaining for public workers started in Wisconsin 50 years ago. For unions, the heart of the controversy was not the health care and pension contributions contained in the bill, but the direct attack on the ability of unions to organize and collectively bargain. A series of measures in the budget repair bill, including annual re-certification of unions with a majority of all eligible voters (not just a majority of those voting), will make it difficult for unions to function or effectively represent workers.
''See also [http://randomactsofjournalism.org/timeline-of-the-2011-occupation-of-the-wisconsin-state-capitol/ Timeline of the 2011 Occupation of the Wisconsin State Capitol.]''
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==Wisconsin Protest Timeline==
===November 2010===
*'''November 2, 2010''' [[Scott Walker]] defeats Democratic candidate Tom Barrett 52 percent to 47 percent in the Wisconsin governor’s race.<ref> [http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/elections/governor/scott-walker-wins-2010-wisconsin-governors-race-over-tom-barrett Scott Walker Wins 2010 Wisconsin Governors Race over Tom Barrett], [http://www.fox11online.com Fox 11], November 2, 2011 </ref>
