A new report by Wisconsin’s largest business organization suggests state policymakers explore increased talent attraction and state tax cuts to address persistent labor shortage concerns among state business owners.
The Biden administration's work to sell its more than $2 trillion infrastructure plan is underway and it's facing opposition from within its own party.Sen. Joe Manchin told a West Virginia radio host Monday that he won't support the plan if the corporate tax rate is raised from 21 to 28 percent as proposed. He said several of his Democratic colleagues agree with him.The plan won't pass the Senate without the support of every Democratic senator, but the White House says it isn't concerned."Some will believe that the package we proposed is too small. Some will believe it's too big. And we're happy to have discussions with members who have both points of view," said White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki. "We're hopeful that others will come forward with ideas that are as bold and innovative and will help do the same type of work for American workers in our economy."GOP leader Mitch McConnell has already said the plan won't get a single Republican vote, but the administration says it remains hopeful for a bipartisan deal.Already, the five cabinet members tasked with outreach have had conversations with 56 lawmakers split evenly among Democrats and Republicans.The president plans to invite lawmakers from both parties to the Oval Office once they return from recess.
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Workers Wanted: Wisconsin's Looming Crisis
Wisconsin is expected to need 45,000 workers in seven years but it simply lacks the people to fill them. Even now, employers complain they can't fill high-need jobs — many of them low-income but some in nursing, IT and the sciences that pay better than the state median.
Our Workers Wanted series explores the causes and implications of this looming workforce crisis.
Employers seeking more qualified workers are encouraging more career-based learning opportunities in schools.
Gov. Scott Walker has shifted the state's focus from job creation to workforce development, but critics say the focus is still on the needs of businesses, rather than of workers.
At Jamf Software in Eau Claire, creating a welcoming environment for employees extends into the community.
To attract more residents, Wisconsin is seeking to bolster its image as a place where innovation happens.
As automation increases, manual labor jobs are going away, and the new jobs that replace them require more education.
As older Americans who consume more health care grow in number, the demand for health care workers is growing.
With unemployment near a record low and more baby boomers retiring, Wisconsin faces a looming worker crisis.
As Wisconsin employers scramble to find both skilled and unskilled workers, many are wondering how Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn will be able fill the 13,000 jobs it has promised for a new electronics factory in southeastern Wisconsin.
Monroe-based Klondike Cheese has raised its starting pay from $10 to $13 an hour, but still can't keep employees.
Brett Rechek has handed out his card to restaurant servers because good employees are harder to find.
