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Over the past two weeks public sector unions in Wisconsin and other states have staged protests against some legislators’ attempts to restrict collective bargaining power -- in effect taking away a union’s right to negotiate over salary seniority pensions health care and other work-related issues. The clash has set off debates about budget shortfalls political posturing and most of all the role that unions play in today’s economy. Wharton professors Janice Bellace and Peter Cappelli offer their views on the standoff. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.