Labor
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Wisconsin will keep work permit requirement for younger teens after governor’s veto
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed the proposal Monday morning while surrounded by union leaders.
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A hard (hat) goodbye: Wisconsin construction firm adopts new helmets to improve safety
While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 31 percent of construction workers use personal protective equipment, two Wisconsin companies are hoping to grow the adoption of safety headgear.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court dismisses Amazon challenge to ruling that drivers are employees
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will not overturn a lower court order declaring Amazon delivery drivers are employees rather than contractors, meaning the company could be on the hook for more than $200,000 in delinquent unemployment taxes.
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Wisconsin truck driver with Keurig Dr Pepper explains vote to decertify Teamsters union
While Wisconsin saw a bump in union activity last year with efforts from coffeehouse, nursing and video game workers, a group of truck drivers across the state recently voted to disband their union.
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Wisconsin health care staffing vacancies remain high as baby boomers retire
Hospital staffing vacancy rates have mostly stabilized in Wisconsin, but the need remains high as the state’s baby boomers retire — increasing demand for health care.
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Updated state regulations aim to provide more protections for migrant farm workers
Migrant farm workers in Wisconsin will have additional heat, health and safety protections this year, thanks to revised administrative rules that took effect earlier this month.
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Workers at 2 Wisconsin Starbucks join flurry of stores seeking union elections
Workers at two Wisconsin Starbucks locations announced Tuesday that they filed petitions for union elections.
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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin workers vote to form union
Workers at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin voted overwhelmingly in favor of unionizing.
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Wisconsin Rapids workers vote against unionizing Ocean Spray Plant
Workers at an Ocean Spray plant in Wisconsin Rapids voted against unionizing on Friday.
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2023 was a big year for unions. Wisconsin labor leaders want to keep the momentum going.
This surge in union activity comes as labor markets in Wisconsin and nationally remain tight, which experts say gives workers more leverage to negotiate for better wages and benefits. And public opinion data shows unions today are viewed more favorably than they were a decade ago.