Labor Day is a time to reflect on the struggles workers still face
The last decade has shown a major upheaval in collective bargaining, attacking unions, and in reducing worker’s compensation in Wisconsin.
Our working class heroes deserve financial stability
We lived in the community built by Mr. D.C. Everest. I saw first hand how great jobs with good health and retirement benefits can raise families out of poverty. But life wasn’t always so easy.
Ruminations of a former wage slave
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1.6 million workers – or 1.9% of all hourly wage, non-self-employed workers – earned wages at or below the federal minimum wage in 2019.
Paid family leave offers many benefits to society
For parents in the workforce who do not receive paid family leave, the important first months with baby can be cut short due to financial hardship.
Wausau school board can still do right by workers, parents and students
The school board should consider the impact of legal action on peoples’ perception of the board after being given so many opportunities to do the right thing.
Why I Am a Union Member in Retirement
During my working life, the only “good” jobs I have had were union represented.
Building rural prosperity
The rural economy includes tourism, services, small manufacturing, forestry, government and many retired people.
Environmental and social justice resolutions needed for Wausau
Why are we now seeing a surge of calls for acknowledgement and justice for marginalized and underrepresented groups in our community? Business as usual has failed them and we won’t be silent anymore.
What’s best for business and the Chamber of Commerce hasn’t trickled down to poor, low income, working class, and people of color. The economic success and cultural dominance of the top one percent hasn’t created a community of love, empathy, and understanding for all.
The heart of gold image of the Chamber is tarnished by it’s generous contributions to ...
The need for Goldilocks interest rates
Humans have engaged in economic activity for many thousands of years. Even hunting and gathering groups engaged in barter and trade.
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