Around 700 Culinary Union members at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas went on strike early Friday morning, while a Wisconsin judge ruled that portions of Act 10, a law that limited public union workers’ collective bargaining rights, are unconstitutional. The law, signed in 2011, had caused national controversy and protests. Judge Jacob Frost’s ruling was met with mixed reactions, with Democrats applauding the move and Republicans expressing concerns about the financial impact. Some Wisconsin legislators plan to appeal the decision, citing Act 10’s cost-saving benefits of over $16 billion to taxpayers. Former educator and now State Rep. Ryan Clancy supported the ruling, citing the negative impacts of the law on teachers, students, schools, and communities. The decision to restore power to workers is seen as a step towards fair and equitable working conditions for all Wisconsin workers. The ruling comes after years of legal disputes over the controversial law, including a 2014 decision where the Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld Act 10.
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