In Madison, Wisconsin, over 48% of those 25 years old and older hold a bachelor degree. Over 84% of the population is raced white. But what got Madison in the news this week, was the outrage against the Republican Governor Scott Walker. Governor Walker wants state workers to pay more for pensions and health care. And Governor Walker is attacking the unions to prevent any backlash against his demands for state workers to pay more. But it seems there has been a push back by unions members.
Protestors have hit the State Capitol to kill a bill that would limit collective bargaining for certain state workers, and exempting other state workers. However, the divide and conquer tactic did not stop those who were exempt in the bill from joining in the protest.
The protesters chants of "Kill the Bill!" and "Recall Walker Now!" could be heard throughout the day and long past dark. They beat on drums and carry signs deriding Republican Gov. Scott Walker and his plan to end collective bargaining for state, county and local workers, except for police, firefighters and the state patrol. Hundreds of teachers have joined the protests by calling in sick, forcing some school districts to cancel classes.
The peaceful protestors have been growing in strength in the last three days. It is expected that the rally will last over the weekend allowing neighboring states union members to join in the protest. With Madison, Wisconsin being called a little Cairo without the violence, will the rally cry be enough to make the Republican back down?
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