Business
Record Low Unemployment Gives State’s Workers Bargaining Power
Lowest-wage workers have seen the biggest gains from tight labor market.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioColectivo Workers Finally Have Union Contract
After three years of organizing and negotiation, union contract is ratified.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Graham KilmerGiannis and Brothers Opening Clothing Store
Second 'Antetokounbros' store (the first is in Athens) planned for Deer District.
Jun 6th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneJournal Sentinel Staff Didn’t Join Gannett Walkout
JS guild's no-strike clause prevents its journalists from joining national walkout.
Jun 6th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerRemote Work Proves Durable in Wisconsin
400,000 in state, or 15% of workforce, now work remotely.
Jun 6th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public RadioLabor Leaders, Politicians Rally To Keep Master Lock in Milwaukee
400 workers will otherwise lose their job following surprise announcement.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioBrewers’ State Lobbying Spending Soars
Spending $435,000 in last session. But three biggest spenders are manufactures, hospitals and realtors groups.
May 30th, 2023 by Peter Cameron, The Badger ProjectWisconsin Joins Lawsuit Against Phone Company That Allows Predatory Calls
Avid Telecom is being sued by 48 states for allowing billions of scam calls.
May 25th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Has Nation’s Second Best Small Business Survival Rate
43% still in business after 10 years. Only Iowa had higher survival rate.
May 16th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Unemployment Reaches Record Low
State also sets record for number of jobs.
Apr 21st, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerState’s Businesses Hesitant to Lay Off Workers
Some fears of recession, but unemployment low, manufacturing sector up.
Apr 11th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public RadioMicrosoft Data Center Proposed for Foxconn Land
Mount Pleasant seeking other tenants. Not clear how many jobs this plan would create.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio