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Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Unions see Ohio victory as springboard for resurgence, boost for 2012 election

Friday, April 01, 2011  Wisconsin judge to take up issue of how union bargaining law made its way through state Senate

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  Ohio union bill moves closer to clearing state Legislature as House lawmakers prepare to vote

Tuesday, March 29, 2011  Fight over whether Wisconsin union law has taken effect heads to court

Thursday, March 10, 2011  Wisconsin union defeat could help launch counterattack on GOP

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  In eyes of some, better pensions and benefits make public servants into public enemies.

Monday, February 28, 2011  Police relent, allow protesters to camp overnight in Wisconsin Capitol as sit-in nears 2 weeks

Sunday, February 27, 2011  The Wisconsin budget as it stands now is balanced, and Gov. Walker is under no legal obligation to make changes.

Saturday, February 26, 2011  Volunteers from Madison, schools help organize protester village in Wisconsin Capitol

Friday, February 25, 2011  Wisconsin Assembly passes bill taking away union rights, sends measure to Senate

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Updated with video, related links. Democrats filibuster for hours to halt vote on anti-union bill in Wisconsin Assembly.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  Updated with video, new photo. Impasse over Wisconsin union rights proposal enters second week as Democrats remain on the run.