Business
Urban Milwaukee’s Roller Coaster of a Pandemic Experience
A crazy year, but your support has been inspiring. If you haven't joined, here's your chance.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Urban MilwaukeeBrewers Franchise Spirals In Value
Now worth $1.2 billion. Players union demands financial records from Brewers, all MLB teams.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyMetro Pay Gap for Women Improves
Study finds Milwaukee County women earn 85% of what men get compared to 79% nationally, 76% in Waukesha County.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerUnemployment Still at Historic Levels, But Slowing Down
Latest jobs report shows country at 13.3% unemployment, might actually be 16%.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCompanies’ Absence Policies Cause COVID-19 Risk?
Briggs & Stratton worker collapses on the job. Employees fear calling in sick will get them fired.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerUnemployment Claims Slowing Down
Though unemployment is still increasing at an unprecedented rate.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Urban MilwaukeeFoxconn Audit Delayed Two Months
Company claims it earned a subsidy for employees hired and capital expenditures, state still analyzing data.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerWorkers Concerned About Safety During Reopening
As many are called back to work, there are more questions than answers about their safety.
May 29th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerBrew City Match Providing Emergency Business Support
Program focused on small businesses in city's historic commercial corridors
May 29th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneEmployment Still in Nosedive
Record levels of claims continue to be filed.
May 28th, 2020 by Graham KilmerState Creates Directory of Online Businesses
A guide for shoppers to 230 small businesses offering online outlets.
May 27th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerFar More Businesses Using Work Share
Up 17-fold in state since pandemic, as companies avoid layoffs by switching workers to part-time.
May 26th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner