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WMC Statement on Gov. Walker’s Proposal to Grant UW-System More Autonomy

February 4, 2015

The following is a statement by WMC President/CEO Kurt R. Bauer on Governor Walker’s proposal to grant the UW-System more autonomy. “Wisconsin is fortunate to

Poll Finds 69 Percent Support Right to Work

January 29, 2015

MADISON – Wisconsin voters overwhelmingly support Right to Work legislation by a margin of 69 percent to 26 percent, including a majority 51 percent from

Study: EPA Rule to Result in $100,000/yr Rate Hikes for WI Manufacturers, Kill 21,000 WI Jobs

January 27, 2015

Madison – According to a new study published jointly by The Beacon Hill Institute at Suffolk University and the John K. MacIver Institute for Public

Ariens Company Chairman/CEO Re-elected WMC Chair

January 23, 2015

WMC Advances Comprehensive Policy Agenda for Job Creation MILWAUKEE – Ariens Company Chairman/CEO Daniel T. Ariens has been re-elected chairman of the Board of WMC,

Union Front Group Study Flawed, WMC Says

January 23, 2015

MADISON – A union front group chaired by the president of the AFL-CIO released a biased and flawed report attempting to cast Right to Work

WMC Economic Outlook Survey: State Business Leaders Most Optimistic Since Great Recession

January 19, 2015

Survey finds broad support for Right to Work; labor shortage top concern Madison – Wisconsin’s business leaders are more optimistic about the state and national

WMC Praises Gov. Walker’s SOTS Announcement of a Potential Lawsuit Challenging EPA’s Energy Regulations

January 14, 2015

Madison – WMC Energy and Environment Policy Director Eric Bott said: “EPA’s onslaught of new air regulations threatens to drain the lifeblood of Wisconsin’s manufacturing

WMC Comments on WPRI's Statewide Polling on Right to Work

January 13, 2015

Madison – WMC President/CEO Kurt R. Bauer said: “The polling for Wisconsin Policy Research Institute clearly demonstrates that voters support Right to Work legislation in

Right to Work is Right for Wisconsin

January 8, 2015

By Scott Manley Vice President of Government Relations Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce As a country built on the principles of liberty and individual freedom, it’s

2014 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award Nominees Announced

December 16, 2014

Madison – Thirty-nine Wisconsin manufacturers have been nominated for the 2014 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year awards. Celebrating its 27th year, the MOTY program recognizes