The Vermont legislature is a reliably progressive body, so it's no surprise they'd move to do this. It would be nice to see other democratic legislatures do the same.
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont House has gone on record supporting collective bargaining rights for public sector workers in Wisconsin and elsewhere.
In a 95-44 vote Wednesday, lawmakers passed a resolution saying they believe labor unions have been a positive force in the country, and that all workers — including those in the public sector — should have a right to bargain through them for better wages and benefits.
The move comes as Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker pushes legislation there that would curtail sharply the collective bargaining rights of teachers and other public-sector workers.
The Vermont resolution drew objections from Republicans who said Vermont lawmakers should stick to Vermont affairs and not meddle in Wisconsin's.
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