Wisconsin appeals court overturns Act 10 ruling
Analysis based on 16 articles · First reported Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The ruling is a setback for unions and public workers in United States — Wisconsin, but the expected appeal to the liberal-leaning Supreme Court leaves the final outcome uncertain. Financial markets are unlikely to be significantly affected, though local government budgets may be impacted if the law is ultimately struck down.
The United States — Wisconsin Court of Appeals overturned a December 2024 ruling by Dane County Circuit Judge Jacob Frost that had struck down Act 10, the 2011 anti-union law. The appeals court ruled 2-1 that the law does not violate equal protection guarantees. Unions are expected to appeal to the United States — Wisconsin Supreme Court, which has a liberal majority. Act 10 effectively ended collective bargaining for most public employees, leading to a significant decline in union membership. The law was championed by former Governor Scott Walker and has faced numerous legal challenges. The case is the first since the United States — Wisconsin Supreme Court flipped to liberal control in 2023.
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