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SURVEY: Wisconsin Employers Cite Worker Shortage as Top Public Policy Concern

MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses found that nearly 80 percent of employers support a taxpayer-funded talent attraction campaign amidst the persistent and wide-spread workforce shortage. According to

March 10, 2022

WMC Statement on Passing of Former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow

MADISON – Following the passing of former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President & CEO Kurt R. Bauer released the below statement: “Our hearts go out

March 8, 2022

A black screen that says "We need new leadership."

WMC Jobs Fund Launches New Ad Touting Rebecca Kleefisch Endorsement

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – launched a new digital ad this week highlighting its endorsement of Rebecca Kleefisch for governor.

March 7, 2022

A dark image of Gov. Evers with the words "The Truth?" across it.

WMC Exposes Tony Evers’ Attempt to Raise Taxes in New TV Ad

MADISON – While Gov. Tony Evers is trying to take credit for historic tax cuts authored by the Republican Legislature, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – through its affiliate, WMC Issues

February 24, 2022

SURVEY: Half of Wisconsin Businesses Hit with Double Digit Inflation

MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses found that nearly half of them have seen costs increase by over 10 percent thanks to historically high inflation. According to the Wisconsin Employer

February 22, 2022

Construction workers working on scaffolding.

SURVEY: Employers Plan Significant Wage Hikes in Response to Workforce Shortage

MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses found that 88 percent of them are struggling to hire, and the workforce shortage is leading to even higher wage increases than

February 14, 2022