MADISON, Wis. (WRN) A state appeals court overturns a lower court ruling that struck down Wisconsin Act 10.
The Second District Court of Appeals on Wednesday overturned a ruling from Dane County Judge Jacob Frost which struck down the 2011 law that effectively eliminated public sector unions in Wisconsin.
A group of unions challenging the law argue that the original Republican-authored legislation unconstitutionally carved out exceptions for firefighters and some police departments.
Act 10 remains in effect as the ruling from Frost has been stayed pending appeal. The appeal will now likely head to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which will have a 5 – 2 liberal majority when it hears the case.
