Published: July 31, 2012
Tags: 2012 Construction Law, 3M, contract, contracts, Daniel Cragg, Eckland & Blando, Ecolab, government contracts, National Contract Management Association, North American Industry Classification System, Small Business Administration, Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, Tim Connelly
In a number of industries — especially construction — government contracts can be a rewarding source of work and revenue. But getting in on the award process is challenging and poses legal challenges.
Published: February 20, 2012
Tags: bribe, contract, Johnny Thomas
A court commissioner has decided that Milwaukee County Supervisor Johnny Thomas will go to trial on bribery allegations.
Published: March 7, 2011
Tags: Caterpillar, contract, UAW, United Auto Workers
Peoria, Ill. (AP) — Thousands of workers at Peoria-based Caterpillar have a new, six-year contract after United Auto Workers members voted to ratify the deal over the weekend. According to the UAW, 72 percent of members who voted approved the contract. It covers about 9,500 workers in Decatur, Peoria, Aurora and Pontiac in Illinois, as [...]
Published: December 15, 2010
Tags: contract, Russ Decker, Senate, unions
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A legislative committee has approved new contracts for state workers, clearing the way for the full Assembly and Senate to vote on them. The Joint Committee on Employee Relations approved 16 contracts that cover the two years that end June 30. The committee also approved a 2011-2013 contract for home care [...]
Published: December 7, 2010
Tags: contract, Legislative Fiscal Bureau, Scott Walker, unions
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gov.-elect Scott Walker is renewing his call for state unions to pay more for their health care and pensions, saying it would help the state deal with a budget shortfall. Walker issued a statement Tuesday morning saying approving the union contracts before he takes office would tie his hands in dealing with [...]
Published: September 14, 2010
Tags: contract, Harley-Davidson, Harycki, jobs, Keith Wandell, unions
By DINESH RAMDE Associated Press Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Harley-Davidson Inc. agreed Tuesday to keep open its two Wisconsin production facilities, saying it gained the cost savings it needed when union members agreed a day earlier to a concession-laden contract. The Milwaukee-based motorcycle company had warned it would move the production to another state if [...]
Published: September 3, 2010
Tags: contract, Harley-Davidson, jobs, labor, manufacturing, union
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Harley-Davidson Motor Co. and its union leaders have reached a proposed labor agreement that would keep manufacturing operations in Wisconsin that have 1,340 active employees. The company declined to reveal Friday the terms of the proposed contract. Spokesman Bob Klein said it includes “competitive” compensation, and it gives the company the flexibility [...]
Published: July 27, 2010
Tags: bidder, contract, D.C. Burbach, local preference, Milwaukee Opportunities for Restoring Employment, Residents Preference Program, Snorek Construction, Zenith Tech
By Caley Clinton One of the latest contractors to lose work due to Milwaukee’s local preference law is crying foul over the city’s growing list of bidder requirements. “We already have EBE (emerging business enterprise) and resident requirements to deal with,” said John Stafford, senior estimator at D.C. Burbach Inc., Waukesha. “I think that’s enough.” [...]
Published: June 30, 2010
Tags: American Sewer Services, bidder, contract, Joe Davis, lawsuit, local preference, Milwaukee County Circuit Court, MJ Construction, Pocan, sewer contractors, United Sewer and Water
By Caley Clinton Two sewer contractors lost appeals Wednesday to overturn a project award based on Milwaukee’s local preference law. American Sewer Services Inc., Rubicon, and United Sewer & Water Inc., Menomonee Falls, filed appeals last week protesting the Milwaukee Public Works Department’s decision to award MJ Construction Inc. a bid for sanitary and storm [...]
Published: June 28, 2010
Tags: American Sewer Services, bidder, contract, lawsuit, local preference, Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Pocan, sewer contractors, United Sewer and Water
By Caley Clinton Sewer contractors opposing Milwaukee’s local-bidder preference lost Monday in a challenge of the law. Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge William Pocan ruled the city of Milwaukee does not have to analyze the construction market to determine if contractors are making an unreasonable profit under the local-bidder preference law. According to Pocan’s ruling, [...]
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