Economics
To Attract Young Workers Address Climate Change
Our neighboring states doing it. Wisconsin falling behind.
Jan 22nd, 2022 by Chelsea Hylton, Francisco Velazquez and Dee J. Hall
State Jobless Rate Hits Record Low
Unemployment rate of 2.8% in December, with more employed than before pandemic.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Economy Is Booming Under Biden
Economic numbers at historic highs. And Milwaukee doing even better.
Jan 5th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
State Far Behind on Minimum Wage
30 states have increased the minimum wage, leaving Wisconsin ever further behind.
Jan 5th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Billionaires Grew Richer During Pandemic
State's richest person, John Menard, saw his wealth increase nearly 50%.
Aug 27th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Home Sales Dropped in July
Demand remains strong, however. The average number of days on the market is at lowest point since 2009.
Aug 26th, 2021 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Janitors Union Gains $15 Minimum Wage
New wage floor as of 2022. Union also secured wider-ranging labor power in the cleaning industry.
Aug 24th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Colectivo Workers Win Union Election
After a tie in March, final ballots tip election in union's favor. But negotiations could be tough.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Colectivo Union Bid Depends on Seven Ballots
Election was a tie, with seven ballots contested, which will be counted on August 23.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
How Does The Eviction Moratorium Work?
Latest order only covers areas with substantial or high COVID-19 transmission. That includes Milwaukee, for now.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Bounce Milwaukee Guarantees Union For Employees
Labor agreement with Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Organization (MASH) guarantees representation.
Aug 6th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Unions Seek $15 Wage for All Janitors
They want $15 starting wage, uniform standards for all janitors, sanitation workers in the county.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
