Business
Sherman Phoenix Is Reopening
Entrepreneurial hub for Black-owned businesses offers full service for first time since March 2020.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Hope Moses
Company Helps Businesses Recruit, Support Diverse Talent
Colorful Connections has local, national customers seeking a more diverse workforce.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Worker Rights, Training Must Be Addressed
The best way to rebuild economy and a strong middle class. Wisconsin and nation must do more.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Lindsay Blumer and Stephanie Bloomingdale
Why Is There A Worker Shortage?
Employers disagree, but big decline in child care centers could be a key issue.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Mitchell Airport Traffic Rebounds Dramatically
Passenger traffic up 1,368% in April compared to the same month last year.
Jun 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Surveys Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Activity
MMAC surveys find rising consumer confidence, more workers returning to offices.
Jun 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Are Employers ‘Competing With The Couch’?
GOP legislators say jobless benefits causing worker shortage. Studies don’t back them up.
Jun 2nd, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Pandemic Jobless Benefits Meant ‘Less Stress.’
An average worker talks about importance of pandemic benefits for unemployed.
Jun 1st, 2021 by Steven Walters
PRO Act Is Key to American Dream
Biden’s proposed Protecting the Right to Organize Act would protect union rights.
May 28th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
U.S. Labor Secretary Visits Milwaukee
Marty Walsh visits building trades and manufacturing trainees, hears from immigrant rights advocates.
May 27th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Employment, Unemployment Both Rising
In April, number of people in state working rose by 7,100 even as unemployment rate rose.
May 21st, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
African American Roundtable Pushes For Change
Founded in 2012, advocates for voter education, $15 minimum wage, defunding police.
May 20th, 2021 by Caroline White, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
