Wisconsin is the only state to have a labor history law.  Wisconsin AB 172 (AB 172 bill history), is now WI ACT 99: requiring instruction in public schools on the history of organized labor in America and the collective bargaining process.

Senators voting in favor of AB 172:  Sens. Carpenter (D), Coggs (D), Cowles (R), Decker (D), Ellis (R), Erpenbach (D), Hansen (D), Holperin (D), Hopper (R), Jauch (D), Kreitlow (D), Lassa (D), Lehman (D), Miller (D), Plale (D), Risser (D), Robson (D), Sullivan (D), Taylor (D) and Wirch (D).

Senators voting against AB 172:  Sens. Darling (R), Fitzgerald (R), Grothman (R), Harsdorf  (R), Kanavas (R), Kapanke (R), Kedzie (R), Lasee (R), Lazich (R), Leibham (R), Olsen (R) and Schultz (R).

Senators absent for the vote:   Sen. Vinehout (D)

The bill already passed the Assembly, it will now move to the Governor’s desk.