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Colectivo Workers Finally Have Union Contract

Colectivo Workers Finally Have Union Contract

After three years of organizing and negotiation, union contract is ratified.

Eyes on Milwaukee: More Renderings of Downtown ‘Iron District’ Released
Eyes on Milwaukee

More Renderings of Downtown ‘Iron District’ Released

11-acre development with new soccer stadium, concert venue lists big-name supporters.

NLRB Upholds Colectivo Union Election

NLRB Upholds Colectivo Union Election

Colectivo's second attempt to appeal the results of the 2021 election have failed.

Oak Creek Starbucks Workers Unionizing

Oak Creek Starbucks Workers Unionizing

A 'complete lack of respect for us as human beings,' letter from workers to CEO charges.

Union, Supporters Demand Colectivo Begin Negotiations

Union, Supporters Demand Colectivo Begin Negotiations

Coffee company has filed a second appeal over the union election

Union Blasts Colectivo For Stalling Negotiations

Union Blasts Colectivo For Stalling Negotiations

Company files for a second review of the election won by the union in August.

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.

Now Serving: Cafe Corazon Opens New Location
Now Serving

Cafe Corazon Opens New Location

Plus: a new BBQ joint, Nite Owl burgers returns and Colectivo's Prospect Ave. cafe and concert venue plans to reopen.

Colectivo Union Election Finishes

Colectivo Union Election Finishes

NLRB to tabulate results April 6th. Could create largest unionized coffee chain in U.S.

Colectivo Workers Petition for Union Election

Colectivo Workers Petition for Union Election

NLRB election would determine whether Colectivo Coffee workers get a union.

Did Colectivo Hire Union Busters?

Contribution to Marcela Garcia of $100

Did Colectivo Hire Union Busters?

Did Colectivo Hire Union Busters?

The Labor Relations Institute has sent high-priced consultants to discuss unionization with Colectivo employees.

Colectivo Owners Oppose Union

Colectivo Owners Oppose Union

Popular coffee company's owners sent a letter to employees discouraging unionization.

Sherman Phoenix Project Makes Progress

Sherman Phoenix Project Makes Progress

$3.7 million invested, with 25 tenants in rehabbed bank building, seeks to create mentorships.

House Confidential: Lincoln Fowler’s Century-Old Home
House Confidential

Lincoln Fowler’s Century-Old Home

Colectivo co-owner has 4.5 bathrooms, 3 fireplaces, and lots of coffee.

Now Serving: New Thai, Sushi & Burger Restaurants
Now Serving

New Thai, Sushi & Burger Restaurants

Plus new Tiki and Northwoods-themed bars opening.

City Committee Makes Many Appointments

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $1,000

City Committee Makes Many Appointments

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City Committee Makes Many Appointments

City Committee Makes Many Appointments

Soloman Chris Johnson, Welford Sanders, LaMar Franklin, Jo Spear Jr., Carla Cross, President and CEO of Cross Management Services, Inc., and Luc Monsanto, were appointed to Historic King Drive Business Improvement District.  When asked about his interest in serving on the board, Jo Spear Jr. responded saying “instead of putting all my back into the district, I want to put all my mind in to it”.  Carla Cross pointed out that the BID’s most recent accomplishments included putting up Christmas decorations and displaying of district focused flags.  She went on to say that she “would like to work more closely with the Bronzeville team”.  Luc Monsanto expressed his excited about being appointed by saying that “people always say this but I’m truly excited to be part of this board”. There were also a series of appointments and reappointments to the East North Avenue Business Improvement District that included the likes of Paul Miller, from Alterra, John Sidoff from Hooligan’s, Jeff Sherman, from OnMilwaukee.com, and Peggy Silvestrini from Beans & Barley,.  This group has long participated in the development of the East Side with their businesses and by serving the community.  When questioned regarding the new dorms on the East Side Paul Miller responded “the new dorm I think is going to be a great addition” and “I have seen no negative impact”.  Jeff Sherman expressed his belief in the East Side saying “the east side is about density, it’s about discovery, it’s about diversity”.

The Alterra Story

The Alterra Story

What makes urban Milwaukee special?  One of those things is certainly committed local businesses.  Alterra Coffee Roasters is certainly one of those companies. Recently the Small Business Times sat down with Alterra’s founders Ward Fowler, Paul Miller, Lincoln Fowler to discuss where the company is headed and how the new Riverwest location on Humboldt fits into that.