For years, there have been attempts in the Wisconsin Legislature to pass a bill requiring the state's public schools to teach the history of labor unions and collective bargaining to students.
The state Senate approved such a bill Tuesday, on a 20-12 vote. Sen. Jon Erpenbach, D-Waunakee, voted for the measure. Sen. Dale Schultz, R-Richland Center, opposed it.
The Assembly already approved the bill in April, by a 61-38 margin. Reps. Brett Davis, R-Oregon, and Steve Hilgenberg, D-Dodgeville, both supported the legislation.
Today's question is: Do you think it's appropriate to require public school students to be taught the history of labor unions and collective bargaining? Why or why not?
The state Senate approved such a bill Tuesday, on a 20-12 vote. Sen. Jon Erpenbach, D-Waunakee, voted for the measure. Sen. Dale Schultz, R-Richland Center, opposed it.
The Assembly already approved the bill in April, by a 61-38 margin. Reps. Brett Davis, R-Oregon, and Steve Hilgenberg, D-Dodgeville, both supported the legislation.
Today's question is: Do you think it's appropriate to require public school students to be taught the history of labor unions and collective bargaining? Why or why not?
