Business

Labor Shortage Transforming State Workforce

Labor Shortage Transforming State Workforce

‘Evolve or die,’ warns a business advisor. Both employers and employees will be affected.

MAM Union Ratifies First Labor Contract

MAM Union Ratifies First Labor Contract

After nearly a year of negotiations, union secures wage increases and worker protections.

Foxconn Qualifies For $29 Million Tax Credits

Foxconn Qualifies For $29 Million Tax Credits

Project meets benchmarks for state aid for first time since 2018.

Silicon Valley Company Expanding In Milwaukee

Silicon Valley Company Expanding In Milwaukee

OpenGov plans to grow office in Walker's Point to 100 employees.

State’s Economists Discuss Rising Inflation

State’s Economists Discuss Rising Inflation

What caused it? How long will it last?

Riverwest Residents Buy Falcon Bowl

Riverwest Residents Buy Falcon Bowl

The bar, bowling alley and event space was purchased by the Riverwest Investment Cooperative.

State Unemployment Hits Three-Year Low

State Unemployment Hits Three-Year Low

New report shows the unemployment rate fell to 3% in November.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Logistics Company Moves To Milwaukee
Eyes on Milwaukee

Logistics Company Moves To Milwaukee

Atomix relocates from West Allis to Milwaukee's Near West Side.

Evers Awards $60 Million to Target Worker Shortage

Evers Awards $60 Million to Target Worker Shortage

Grants for job training, expanding health care workforce and skills training for prisoners.

Indian Restaurant Opening on South Side

Indian Restaurant Opening on South Side

Indian Bar and Grill opening on S. 76th St. in the former Shah Jee's location.

Union Bid At Colectivo Still On Hold

Union Bid At Colectivo Still On Hold

Workers approved union but owners using legal appeals to stall federal certification.

50% of State’s Working Women Considering Quitting Jobs

50% of State’s Working Women Considering Quitting Jobs

Top reason for leaving from respondents was "feeling undervalued in current role."