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2017年政治鲍威养老r 25: Scott Walker

No. 19 Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin

ByPeter Vasiliev

February 14, 2017

<25 Top Pension Power Players

19. Scott Walker

Governor of Wisconsin

WhenScott Walkerwas elected governor of Wisconsin in 2010, it was the beginning of the end for the state’s public sector unions. The following year, to close a $3.6 billion budget gap, Walker pushed Act 10 through the legislature, eliminating collective bargaining rights for unionized state workers and doubling their mandated pension contributions. The Republican governor was hoping to replace the defined benefit pension that covers all state employees with a 401(k)-style savings plan, but he changed his mind after learning that Wisconsin’s system is fully funded and widely acknowledged as the best in the U.S. Walker survived a 2012 recall election that was held as protests against his antiunion actions mounted. With $30 million in funding from the Koch brothers and other GOP donors, the 49-year-old governor still has national ambitions. His model for taking on unions is one GOP leaders are looking to.— Frances Denmark

2017年政治鲍威养老r 25