Economics

Wisconsin Home Sales Dropped in July

Wisconsin Home Sales Dropped in July

Demand remains strong, however. The average number of days on the market is at lowest point since 2009.

Janitors Union Gains $15 Minimum Wage

Janitors Union Gains $15 Minimum Wage

New wage floor as of 2022. Union also secured wider-ranging labor power in the cleaning industry.

Colectivo Workers Win Union Election

Colectivo Workers Win Union Election

After a tie in March, final ballots tip election in union's favor. But negotiations could be tough.

Colectivo Union Bid Depends on Seven Ballots

Colectivo Union Bid Depends on Seven Ballots

Election was a tie, with seven ballots contested, which will be counted on August 23.

How Does The Eviction Moratorium Work?

How Does The Eviction Moratorium Work?

Latest order only covers areas with substantial or high COVID-19 transmission. That includes Milwaukee, for now.

Bounce Milwaukee Guarantees Union For Employees

Bounce Milwaukee Guarantees Union For Employees

Labor agreement with Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Organization (MASH) guarantees representation.

Unions Seek $15 Wage for All Janitors

Unions Seek $15 Wage for All Janitors

They want $15 starting wage, uniform standards for all janitors, sanitation workers in the county.

MKE County: How Will County Spend Stimulus Money?
MKE County

How Will County Spend Stimulus Money?

With $183 million in ARPA funding and more flexible guidelines, county could replace some lost revenue.

Surveys Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Activity

Surveys Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Activity

MMAC surveys find rising consumer confidence, more workers returning to offices.

Eligibility Expanded for Federal Unemployment Assistance

Eligibility Expanded for Federal Unemployment Assistance

Biden administration releases new guidelines making previously denied applicants eligible for up to 79 weeks of unemployment.

Spirit Airlines Coming to Mitchell Airport

Spirit Airlines Coming to Mitchell Airport

Carrier will run three non-stop flights: to LA, Las Vegas and Orlando.

Are People Leaving NYC for Milwaukee?

Are People Leaving NYC for Milwaukee?

Data from Linkedin shows mid-size cities gaining from migration while larger cities lose out.