After passage of a collective bargaining law for public employees, it evolved into a pro-active teachers union and in 1972 changed its name to the Wisconsin Education Association Council.

[1] WEAC represents its members in areas such as collective bargaining, legislation, professional development and support and public relations.

Currently, the Trust provides public school teachers, state health plan members, and local units of government with group insurance.

This law limited collective bargaining for public employees, excluding state patrol troopers, firefighters, and inspectors, on all issues except for base pay.

[18] The Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously found Judge Sumi to be in violation of Constitutional Separation of Powers.