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State Sets Record With 3,026,500 Jobs
December's totals also show low unemployment rate of 3.3% as 'fairly strong economy' continues.
Jan 22nd, 2024 by Erik Gunn
State Labor Secretary Touts Wins in 2023
Record year for apprenticeships and much improved unemployment insurance system.
Jan 10th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Apprenticeship Bill Targets Teacher Shortage
Students would attend college two years, then teach for two more before graduation.
Jan 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Bills Classify Ride-Share Drivers As Independent Contractors
Uber, other companies again push law that 'eliminates' worker rights, AFL-CIO charges.
Jan 8th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Reaches New Job Record, Unemployment Remains Low
Unemployment rate, labor force participation both beat national benchmarks.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea
State Supreme Court Hears Arguments on ‘Gig Workers’
Should Amazon delivery drivers be treated as employees, earn unemployment aid?
Dec 20th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Court Will Decide If Amazon Drivers Are Really Independent Contractors
Wisconsin Supreme Court will rule on case, which would make workers eligible for unemployment.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Proposal Would Eliminate Teen Work Permits
Critics say it would eliminate funding for employer education, compliance monitoring.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
City Attorney Spencer Faces Inspector’s Call For Ouster, Likely Violation Of Discrimination Law
Inspector General says attorney, deputy committed misconduct in office, state hearing coming on separate case.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Job Surge Continues in September
Number of jobs in Wisconsin set a new record for third month in a row.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Strauss Brands Cutting 130 Jobs
Meatpacking company in Franklin cutting two product lines, causing job cuts.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Deneen Smith
GOP Senators Express Skepticism of Governor’s Childcare, Workforce Bill
Issue coming to head with worker shortage, expiration of childcare subsidy program.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
