In the 2023 State of Working Wisconsin report, the High Road Strategy Center (formerly COWS) found that Wisconsin workers experienced strong job growth and low unemployment. However, most workers’ wages […]
This is Good News for Workers
Last week, the Department of Workforce Development announced that the unemployment rate in Wisconsin fell to a record low of 2.5% in March. That’s a full percentage point lower that […]
Report Shows Union Support in Wisconsin on the Rise
It’s not uncommon to see “help wanted” signs in the windows of businesses these days, or hear people on social media express that nobody wants to work anymore. But is […]
Labor Day Show: Celebrating Colectivo’s Union Victory
Workers at Colectivo Coffee recently voted in favor of forming a union. This would make Colectivo the largest unionized café in the United States and provide a model for other […]
The Truth Behind the So-Called Labor Shortage
“No one wants to work anymore.” This is a common refrain from business owners around the country as the economy opens back up. Conservative commentators claim that unemployment insurance is […]
What’s the true impact of enhanced federal unemployment aid? A l...
While the debate over enhanced federal unemployment aid in Wisconsin has been settled for now, the broader, national discussion on the issue continues. At least 26 states have cut their […]