Let's assume that there is a need in WI to reform the public pension and healthcare situation. That's about money. And, it seems that the unions are willing to negotiate these.

Where does collective bargaining fit in? There are costs of staff time. If it is like WA, the Governor has to agree with it. If the WI Gov doesn't like what is agreed to, he can not agree and continue to bargain.

Seems to me that politicians are using the poor economy to push other agenda items.