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East Side Pub & Grill is Closed, Redevelopment Coming
Restaurant owner says the building will be demolished to make way for new development.
Apr 19th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Colectivo Workers Finally Have Union Contract
After three years of organizing and negotiation, union contract is ratified.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
NLRB Upholds Colectivo Union Election
Colectivo's second attempt to appeal the results of the 2021 election have failed.
Mar 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Oak Creek Starbucks Workers Unionizing
A 'complete lack of respect for us as human beings,' letter from workers to CEO charges.
Feb 12th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Union, Supporters Demand Colectivo Begin Negotiations
Coffee company has filed a second appeal over the union election
Jan 13th, 2022 by Erik Gunn and Isiah Holmes
Union Blasts Colectivo For Stalling Negotiations
Company files for a second review of the election won by the union in August.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Colectivo Workers Win Union Election
After a tie in March, final ballots tip election in union's favor. But negotiations could be tough.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Colectivo Union Election Finishes
NLRB to tabulate results April 6th. Could create largest unionized coffee chain in U.S.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Colectivo Workers Petition for Union Election
NLRB election would determine whether Colectivo Coffee workers get a union.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Did Colectivo Hire Union Busters?
The Labor Relations Institute has sent high-priced consultants to discuss unionization with Colectivo employees.
Oct 8th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Colectivo Owners Oppose Union
Popular coffee company's owners sent a letter to employees discouraging unionization.
Aug 25th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Lincoln Fowler’s Century-Old Home
Colectivo co-owner has 4.5 bathrooms, 3 fireplaces, and lots of coffee.
Jun 23rd, 2017 by Michael Horne
New Thai, Sushi & Burger Restaurants
Plus new Tiki and Northwoods-themed bars opening.
Apr 5th, 2016 by Alex Baker
Sticks And Stones May Break Your Bones
An odd run of bike accidents from sticks and stones. Meanwhile car crashes involving bikes are declining.
Jun 27th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Crystal Ball for 2014
25 predictions that are certain (well, maybe) to come true this year.
Jan 3rd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
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.
Apr 19th, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
