2023 Wisconsin labor report shows median wage growth, while highlighting challenges in union membership, minimum wage, and childcare investment.

Wisconsin's annual labor report from the University of Wisconsin-Madison highlights record-matching wage growth in 2023, with the median wage rising 97 cents to $23.90 per hour. Despite low unemployment and improvements in racial and gender wage gaps, challenges like declining union membership and stagnant minimum wages persist. The report advocates for restoring union rights, raising the minimum wage, and boosting childcare investment to address these issues.

September 02, 2024
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