` We wanted a different outcome , but Wisconsin forced the governor to answer for his efforts to divide the state and punish hardworking people , '' the group said in a statement . At least 19 states have considered collective bargaining measures in the past two years . The Wisconsin law is a response to Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill, which would eliminate most public employee unions and replace them with private sector unions. Wisconsin voters believe public unions are costing too much money . The AFL-CIO president says the fight continues to the November general election .
At least 19 states have considered collective bargaining measures in the past two years . The Wisconsin law is a response to Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill, which would eliminate most public employee unions and replace them with private sector unions. Wisconsin voters believe public unions are costing too much money . The AFL-CIO president says the fight continues to the November general election .