MADISON, WI - FEBRUARY 25: Police watch as protestors demonstrate in the capitol rotunda on February 25, 2011 in Madison, Wisconsin. Protestors have occupied the building for the past 11 days protesting the governor's attempt to push through a bill that would restrict collective bargaining for most government workers. In the early hours, with a room full of chanting protestors, the assembly passed the bill at about 1 a.m.
Union steam fitter Andrew Williams of West Allis, Wis. , uses an air horn during protest at the state Capitol in Madison, Wis. , Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, over the governor's proposed budget. Protests to the governor's bill to eliminate collective bargaining rights for many state workers are in their 11th day at the Capitol.
MADISON, WI - FEBRUARY 25: Police watch over opposing protestors in the capitol rotunda on February 25, 2011 in Madison, Wisconsin. Protestors, most of whom oppose Gov. Scott Walker, have occupied the building for the past 11 days protesting the governor's attempt to push through a bill that would restrict collective bargaining for most government workers. In the early hours, with a room full of chanting protestors, the assembly passed the bill at about 1 a.m.
MADISON, WI - FEBRUARY 25: Laura Nessler protests in the capitol rotunda on February 25, 2011 in Madison, Wisconsin. Protestors have occupied the building for the past 11 days protesting Governor Scott Walker's attempt to push through a bill that would restrict collective bargaining for most government workers. In the early hours, with a room full of chanting protestors, the assembly passed the bill at about 1 a.m.
MADISON, WI - FEBRUARY 25: Ken Mather protests in the capitol rotunda on February 25, 2011 in Madison, Wisconsin. Protestors have occupied the building for the past 11 days protesting Governor Scott Walker's attempt to push through a bill that would restrict collective bargaining for most government workers. In the early hours, with a room full of chanting protestors, the assembly passed the bill at about 1 a.m.
MADISON, WI - FEBRUARY 25: Protestors demonstrate in the capitol rotunda on February 25, 2011 in Madison, Wisconsin. Protestors have occupied the building for the past 11 days protesting the governor's attempt to push through a bill that would restrict collective bargaining for most government workers. Early this morning the state assembly passed the bill.
Protesters march around the Capitol Square in Madison, Wis. , Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, over the governor's proposed budget. Protests to the governor's bill to eliminate collective bargaining rights for many state workers are in their 11th day.
Demonstrators march around the State Capitol building as they protest against the proposed budget cuts from Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, in Madison February 25, 2011. The Wisconsin state Assembly early on Friday passed a Republican plan to curb public sector union power, setting up a showdown with Senate Democrats who have fled the state to prevent a vote in that chamber. Tens of thousands of demonstrators from inside and outside the state have converged on Madison in the last two weeks to fight the proposal, which they fear could encourage similar measures in other states and cripple the U.S. labor movement.
MADISON, WI - FEBRUARY 25: Protestors demonstrate in the capitol rotunda on February 25, 2011 in Madison, Wisconsin. Protestors have occupied the building for the past 11 days protesting the governor's attempt to push through a bill that would restrict collective bargaining for most government workers. Early this morning the state assembly passed the bill.
Protestors continue to occupy the state Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin, February 25, 2011. The Wisconsin state Assembly early on Friday passed a Republican plan to curb public sector union power, setting up a showdown with Senate Democrats who have fled the state to prevent a vote in that chamber. Tens of thousands of demonstrators from inside and outside the state have converged on Madison in the last two weeks to fight the proposal, which they fear could encourage similar measures in other states and cripple the U.S. labor movement.
An elderly woman holds a placard during protests against the proposed budget cuts from Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, in Madison February 25, 2011. The Wisconsin state Assembly early on Friday passed a Republican plan to curb public sector union power, setting up a showdown with Senate Democrats who have fled the state to prevent a vote in that chamber. Tens of thousands of demonstrators from inside and outside the state have converged on Madison in the last two weeks to fight the proposal, which they fear could encourage similar measures in other states and cripple the U.S. labor movement.
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