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Plover Union Organizer Fired By Starbucks

Plover Union Organizer Fired By Starbucks

Company faces labor complaints, fired organizer days after workers voted for union at Starbucks in central Wisconsin.

Aurora Announces Merger, HQ Relocation to North Carolina

Aurora Announces Merger, HQ Relocation to North Carolina

Merger with Atrium Health would create nation's 5th biggest healthcare provider.

Kohl’s Corp. Rejects Board Takeover Bid

Kohl’s Corp. Rejects Board Takeover Bid

Activist investor group defeated, but discussions to sell company continue.

Biggest Cruise Ship On Great Lakes Makes First Milwaukee Visit

Biggest Cruise Ship On Great Lakes Makes First Milwaukee Visit

See inside the brand new Viking Octantis.

UAW On Strike in Racine

UAW On Strike in Racine

More than 1,000 Case New Holland workers on strike in Racine and Burlington, Iowa.

Former Uber CEO Behind New Downtown Food Hall/Ghost Kitchen

Former Uber CEO Behind New Downtown Food Hall/Ghost Kitchen

A permit issued by the City of Milwaukee ties the new business to Travis Kalanick's CloudKitchens startup.

Can Lawsuits Change USPS Mail Vehicle Plans?

Can Lawsuits Change USPS Mail Vehicle Plans?

Environmentalists, unions, 15 states sue USPS over non-union made, gas powered truck contract.

Northwestern Mutual Providing $5 Million For Black-Owned Business Loans

Northwestern Mutual Providing $5 Million For Black-Owned Business Loans

Northwest Side Community Development Corporation and Legacy Redevelopment Corporation will make loans from new fund.

State Manufacturers Expect Good Year

State Manufacturers Expect Good Year

63% of those surveyed expect increase in profits.

Entertainment: Humane Society Fundraiser At Black Husky Brewing
Entertainment

Humane Society Fundraiser At Black Husky Brewing

Plus, the Midwest Gaming Classic, Milwaukee Zine Fest, Makers Marketosa and more.

Oak Creek Starbucks Union Wins Election

Oak Creek Starbucks Union Wins Election

Oak Creek becomes first Starbucks in Wisconsin to successfully unionize.

Payday Loan Borrowers Pay 338% Interest

Payday Loan Borrowers Pay 338% Interest

Fees charged by short-term lenders in state among highest in nation, report finds.