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Wisconsin Teachers Suspended for Walkout

HeadlineApr 14, 2011

In Wisconsin, teachers who participated in a walkout against Gov. Scott Walker’s anti-union bill have been punished. Classes were canceled on February 18 after teachers called in sick to join protests in Madison. Some of the teachers have received suspensions of up to 15 days.

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