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Layoffs skyrocket while Republicans attack open government
Mass layoffs in Wisconsin have increased dramatically in 2015 leaving thousands of Wisconsin workers unemployed and looking for work.
Oct 28th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Black Leaders Demand Changes to Address Poverty
State and county criticized for not addressing high city poverty and black unemployment.
Oct 15th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Milwaukee County to Host Job Fair for Veterans Thursday, October 8th
More than 80 employers will be present at the job fair.
Oct 7th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
Medical Leave Reform Would Give Families More Flexibility
According to the United States Department of Labor most workers in the private sector service industry do not have paid sick leave.
Oct 2nd, 2015 by State Sen. Janis Ringhand
Statement from Senator Chris Larson on the Caterpillar Announcement to Cut Jobs
“Walker’s Wisconsin already has the fastest shrinking middle class in the U.S., is last in the nation for new business startups, and lags in job creation.”
Sep 25th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Governor Scott Walker Requests Nominations for 1st Annual Wisconsin Job Honor Award
Nomination period runs through October 15, 2015
Sep 23rd, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Representative Lisa Subeck: Statement on Committee Passage of AB 212 and AB 222
“Republicans are again putting politics ahead of Wisconsin’s hardworking individuals and families.”
Sep 15th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Governor Scott Walker Approves Scope Statements Relating to Entitlement Reform
Allows state agencies to begin implementation of drug testing requirement
Sep 8th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker, DWD Secretary Newson Announce $2.2 Million in Youth Apprenticeship Grant Awards
The graduation rate for eligible youth apprentices was 84% last year.
Aug 20th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes
Governor Scott Walker announced the following administrative staff changes today.
Jul 27th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Why Reform of Unemployment Comp Failed
Health care lobbyists kill bill that would have cut program's medical costs.
Mar 27th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Walker Shifts and Grabs Federal Funds for Disabled
$4.2 million in new state funds for disabled job seekers will leverage $15.5 million more from federal government.
Dec 9th, 2013 by Tegan Wendland
Who’s Building Milwaukee?
Not minority workers, it seems. New study shows non-whites not very welcome in construction trades.
Aug 20th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The State’s Spin Machine
Dept of Workforce Development spins job numbers to make Walker look good. Does it matter?
Jul 30th, 2013 by Bruce Thompson
More Jobs, Less Pay
Wisconsin sees the largest month-to-month gain in a decade but most are low-wage jobs.
Jul 19th, 2013 by Jack Norman
State Declines Federal Aid for Disabled
Disabled lack jobs and employment services as a result
Jul 15th, 2013 by Tegan Wendland
Being 44th in the nation in jobs is nothing to celebrate
Republicans should spend less time spinning troubling job and wage numbers, more time trying to put people back to work
May 16th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
First budget day showcases a Tale of Two Budgets
Democratic JFC members note the Walker budget repeats the mistakes of the last budget that left Wisconsin 44th in the nation in job creation.
Mar 19th, 2013 by Racine Mayor Cory Mason
Downtown Milwaukee: “Old World Charm, New World Class”
A Plan to Revitalize and Grow Milwaukee’s Downtown: Minus the Downtown Streetcar
Jan 30th, 2013 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
