Labor protesters say next fight at the polls (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)

Published: March 12, 2011
Tags: collective bargaining, protests, rally, Scott Walker, unions

By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Clogging the Wisconsin Capitol grounds and screaming angry chants, tens of thousands of undaunted pro-labor protesters descended on Madison again Saturday and vowed to focus on future elections now that contentious cuts to public worker union rights have become law. Protests have rocked the Capitol almost [...]

Loud crowd

Published: February 24, 2011
Tags: collective bargaining, Harnack, protests, Steve Martinez, unions

Fourth day of Wis. protests see largest crowds yet

Published: February 18, 2011
Tags: collective bargaining, Joel Despain, protests, Russ Feingold, Scott Walker, unions
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Madison police estimate 40,000 people have taken to the streets and hallways in and around the Wisconsin Capitol on the fourth day of labor protests. Spokesman Joel Despain said 35,000 people were at rallies and protests outside the Capitol on Friday, while 5,000 people made their way inside. Labor supporters are [...]