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Last Update2025-08-21
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Event Overview
Judicial reinforcement of legal restrictions on collective bargaining for public sector employees exemplifies enduring tensions between labor unions and government-backed institutions. Regulatory frameworks such as state statutes may significantly constrain organized labor's ability to negotiate, impacting unionization efforts and the broader landscape of employee-employer relations within publicly funded organizations. Decisions in this domain underscore the careful balance between legislative authority and labor rights advocacy.
Collect Records
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules UW Health Not Required to Bargain with Nurses
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that UW Health is not required to collectively bargain with its nurses. The decision supports Act 10, the state law that limits public sector collective bargaining rights. The ruling means that unionization efforts by UW Health nurses cannot proceed under current state law.