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A Timeline of Public Worker Protests
The Washington Post gives a good summary of how these events unfolded:
Timeline
Monday, Mar. 7, 2011: Wisconsin Democrats to return soon
Sunday, Mar. 6, 2011: Supporters of anti-union bill hold rally
Saturday, Mar. 5, 2011: Gov. Walker begins process for layoffs
Friday, Mar. 4, 2011: Ohio GOP may invite backlash with tough stance
Thursday, Mar. 3, 2011: Union battles highlight debate over schools
Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2011: Ohio bill weakens union rights
Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2011: Protests grow in Ohio
Monday, Feb. 28, 2011: Government workers vs. taxpayers
Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011: Gov. Walker steps up his defense
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011: Gov. Walker does not back down
Friday, Feb. 25, 2011: Wisconsin Assembly passes anti-union bill
Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011: Wisconsin Assembly to vote on bill
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011: Wisconsin governor gets 'pranked'
Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011: State budget clashes spread to Indiana, Ohio
Monday, Feb. 21, 2011: Walker refuses to compromise
Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011: Protests continue for 6th day
Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011: Counter-demonstrators support governor's bill
Friday, Feb. 18, 2011: Protesters continue to flood Wisconsin Capitol
Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011: Obama joins Wisconsin's budget battle
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011: Thousands protest anti-union bill
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