
With the unemployment low and employers desperate for workers, Rep. Petryk argues now is the time to reform the occupational licensure process. Read More The Need For Licensing Reform In Wisconsin
With the unemployment low and employers desperate for workers, Rep. Petryk argues now is the time to reform the occupational licensure process. Read More The Need For Licensing Reform In Wisconsin
By M.D. Kittle — “Titanic” didn’t need a spoiler alert. And it doesn’t take a genius to see where Gov. Tony Evers’ Joint Task Force on Payroll Fraud and Worker Misclassification — loaded down with Big Labor representatives — appears to be heading. Read More MacIver Exclusive: Evers Packs Payroll Fraud Task Force With Big Labor Allies
By M.D. Kittle – If there had ever been any question whether Gov. Tony Evers’ Big Labor allies would be directing policy, that question has been settled early and often. Read More Evers’ Latest Task Force Another Gift To Big Labor
Rep. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) explains his legislation that allows more skilled trades workers into the workforce by reducing an apprentice-to-journeyman ratio to 1-to-1 unless negotiated otherwise. Read More Hutton Apprenticeship Bill Helps Expand Skilled Trades Workforce
Gov. Scott Walker presented his sixth State of the State address to the people of Wisconsin before a joint session of the legislature on Tuesday. Walker said Wisconsin has made tremendous strides in the past five years, including low unemployment, a high labor force participation rate, and a consistent effort to lower taxes. Read More Walker Touts Successes, Turns to Education in 2016 State of the State