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SB 791

Relating to: ratification of the agreement negotiated between the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee, for the 2025-26 fiscal year, covering employees in the building trades crafts collective bargaining unit, and authorizing an expenditure of funds. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session

Failed Wisconsin bill would have ratified a 2025-26 collective bargaining agreement between UW-Madison and building trades workers, authorizing associated expenditures.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 791

Legislative bill overview

SB 791 sought to ratify a collective bargaining agreement between the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee for fiscal year 2025-26, covering employees in building trades crafts positions. The bill would have authorized the necessary expenditure of funds to implement the negotiated contract terms.

Why is this important

Collective bargaining agreements between public universities and trade unions directly affect labor costs, employee compensation, and university operational budgets. The agreement's terms—including wages, benefits, and working conditions—influence both the quality of campus maintenance and construction work and the institution's financial planning for the fiscal year.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget impact: The fiscal estimates received suggest significant expenditure authorization was required, which could have affected tuition, state funding allocation, or other university priorities
  • Public sector labor costs: Building trades wages and benefits at public universities are often debated regarding taxpayer burden and competitiveness with private sector wages
  • Contract terms specifics: The actual wage increases, staffing levels, or benefit changes negotiated were not disclosed in this summary, leaving room for disagreement about fairness to either party

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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