Judge blocks Wisconsin union law

Mon Mar 21, 2011

BBC News

A US judge in Wisconsin has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the state's new collective bargaining law from taking effect.

Public-sector unions' bargaining rights would be affected by the law, if it is published later this month.

Judge Maryann Sumi issued the order, which is being seen as a setback to Republican Governor Scott Walker.

Tens of thousands of people rallied at the state capitol in recent weeks in protest against the anti-union measure.