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Jobless claims drop to a fresh pandemic low

Fox Business, October 14, 2021

WMC president: Shortages top two worries for Wisconsin businesses

The Center Square, October 13, 2021

More than 100K workers threaten strikes as unions flex muscles

The Hill, October 13, 2021

US inflation expectations surge to highest level since 2013

Fox Business, October 12, 2021

Record 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs in August

Associated Press, October 12, 2021

US headed into another recession if consumer sentiment trend continues, economists say

Fox Business, October 11, 2021

Citing a shortage of plastic bottles, Kwik Trip temporarily reduces some flavored milk choices

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 11, 2021

From fire engines to snow throwers, Wisconsin companies such as Harley-Davidson and Oshkosh face ‘daily battle’ against shortages

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 8, 2021

Three large Milwaukee-area employers exceed 90% employee vaccinations; some organizations plan firings

Milwaukee Business Journal, October 7, 2021

Local jails facing staffing shortages

WEAU, October 7, 2021

Republicans propose ‘transforming’ Wisconsin unemployment system into re-employment program

Wisconsin State Journal, October 7, 2021

Wisconsin economist believes labor shortage will persist and adds, ‘It might get worse’

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 7, 2021

Dept. of Workforce Development: Expands resources for employers to support employees working to overcome substance use disorder

WisBusiness, October 4, 2021

Grocery store prices increasing due to labor shortage

WAOW, October 4, 2021

Modernization efforts are moving forward for Wisconsin’s outdated unemployment system

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 29, 2021

Personal income levels slump in Wisconsin as government aid fades

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 28, 2021

As Wisconsin employers struggle to find workers, state prisons work to build opportunities for those leaving custody

Sheboygan Press, September 28, 2021

UPS to hire 1,200 seasonal workers near MKE; biz leaders say labor shortage will extend through holidays

CBS 58, September 27, 2021

Unemployment claim fulfilled — 18 months later

Wisconsin State Journal, September 27, 2021

Costco, Nike and FedEx are warning there’s more inflation set to hit consumers as holidays approach

CNBC, September 25, 2021

US jobless claims rise 351,000 in surprise jump

Fox Business, September 23, 2021

Wisconsin wage growth among the 10 slowest in the nation over the summer

Milwaukee Business News, September 22, 2021

Many workers are turning to religious exemptions to avoid vaccine mandates

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 22, 2021

10% of Wisconsin restaurants went out of business during the pandemic, according to new estimate by the WRA

Channel 3000, September 20, 2021

CEOs of Ariens, Generac predict supply-chain woes will last until 2023

Milwaukee Business Journal, September 19, 2021

Wisconsin couple wins appeal over $12K unemployment debt; judge overturns DWD’s overpayment decision

Channel 3000, September 15, 2021

Wisconsin unemployment unchanged at 3.9% in August

U.S. News, September 16, 2021

Wisconsin Restaurant Association says food supply volatility and worker shortage driving higher menu prices

WKOW, September 15, 2021

Fond Du Lac program offers workers up to $15k to relocate

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 13, 2021

Wisconsin business groups say Biden vaccine mandate would be a burden

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 10, 2021

How many Wisconsin workers could be impacted by Biden’s new vaccine mandate?

Milwaukee Business News, September 10, 2021

White House scrambles to quell rising consumer prices as inflation surges

Fox Business, September 10, 2021

Wisconsin to use $100 million in federal funds for workforce development grants

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 9, 2021

What Biden’s vaccine mandate means for employers

Milwaukee Business Journal, September 9, 2021

The expanded unemployment benefits have ended. Now what?

WIZM, September 8, 2021

Disabled workers file federal lawsuit against Wisconsin over denial of unemployment benefits

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 7, 2021

American’s minimum salary expectations surged in July amid labor shortage, New York Fed survey shows

Fox Business, September 7, 2021

Wisconsin alcohol sales tax collections last year jumped at highest rate in almost 50 years

Wisconsin State Journal, September 8, 2021

Labor unions see opportunity in worker shortage

Kenosha News, September 6, 2021

Worker shortage shuttering day care centers

Janesville Gazette, September 2, 2021

Too many vacancies: Job openings, empty rooms are major challenges for Wisconsin’s hotel industry

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 1, 2021

Nearly half of Wisconsin jobs lost during COVID-19 came from hospitality industry

The Capital Times, August 31, 2021

Incentives offered by Wisconsin employers reflect ‘reckoning’ over value of work, experts say

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 31, 2021

Gov. Tony Evers weighs a vaccine mandate for state employees or weekly testing for the unvaccinated

Wausau Daily Herald, August 30, 2021

A lifeline that became a partisan issue. Will the end of enhanced unemployment benefits ease the state’s worker shortage?

The Oshkosh Northwestern, August 26, 2021

July home sales drop in Wisconsin, but that doesn’t mean the market has softened

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 26, 2021

The results of the labor-market experiment are in

August 24, 2021

Growing list of local employers requiring COVID vaccine for patrons, employees

Milwaukee Business News, August 25, 2021

Colectivo is set to become the largest unionized café in the U.S. Its owners aren’t pleased.

The Capital Times, August 24, 2021

Colectivo Coffee union victory could open the door for future restaurant employees

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 24, 2021

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