Business
Job Growth Down Five Months in a Row
The national unemployment rate in November was 6.7%
Dec 4th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Baldwin, Moore Seek Biden’s Support For Transitional Jobs
The two Wisconsin legislators have sponsored bills in the Senate and House that would help workers connect to job market.
Dec 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Announces $78 Million in COVID-19 Business Grants
Grants will go to businesses that didn't qualify during previous rounds.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Extended Unemployment Payments Begin This Week
Extended Benefits payments going to those that exhausted all other forms of unemployment assistance.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Official Promises End to Unemployment Insurance Backlog
Department of Workforce Development’s new director hopes to end backlog by late December.
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Will Issue Higher COVID-19 Fines
New maximum fine for businesses disobeying a health order is $5,000 per violation.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Workers At Cafe in Third Ward Unionizing
Wonderstate Coffee has less than 10 employees, now involved in a union election.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Pabst Brewery Leaving Milwaukee. Again
Captain Pabst Pilot House closing, associated brewing operations moving to San Antonio.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Corri Hess
Local Unions Confront The Wealthy
It's all about the wealth gap for workers at Colectivo and Milwaukee Art Museum.
Nov 30th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Pandemic Slams State’s Hotels
Marcus Corp. lays off hundreds. 47% of hotels could close within six months, survey finds.
Nov 30th, 2020 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Amazon, Walmart Take On Health Costs
Along with Walgreens and CVS, creating their own medical clinics to cut costs.
Nov 28th, 2020 by John Torinus
Black Friday Retailers Make Changes for COVID-19
Retailers go online, or spread out their shopping days to reduce crowds.
Nov 27th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
