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Senate rejects measure to nullify NLRB rules
The Senate rejected a Republican attempt Tuesday to overturn new regulations designed to give unions quicker representation elections in their effort to organize more workplaces.
Senate debates measure to nullify union rules
The Senate began debate Monday on a Republican effort to overturn new labor regulations that make it easier and quicker for unions to hold workplace elections. The White House immediately threatened to veto it.
New consumer watchdog appointee to oversee mortgage companies (UPDATE)
In a defiant display of executive power, President Barack Obama on Wednesday will buck GOP opposition and name Richard Cordray as the nation's chief consumer watchdog.
Labor board rushing to approve new union rules
By Sam Hananel Associated Press Washington — The National Labor Relations Board is rushing to approve new rules before the end of the year that would make it easier for […]
Labor board headed for gridlock again
By SAM HANANEL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Frustrated with union-friendly decisions from the National Labor Relations Board, Republicans hope to cut off the agency’s power by denying President Barack […]
House GOP to spike rules in jobs agenda
By Jim Abrams Associated Press Washington — The House Republican agenda this fall will focus on repealing environmental and labor regulations that GOP lawmakers say are driving up the cost […]
New rule requires union rights posters at work
By SAM HANANEL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Labor Relations Board has approved a new rule that requires private employers to display posters that tell workers about their […]
NLRB nominee block could cause headaches
By Kimberly Atkins Dolan Media Newswires BOSTON — For the National Labor Relations Board, next year could be déjà vu all over again. Just last year, the U.S. Supreme Court […]
New rules would speed up union elections
By Sam Hananel Associated Press Washington — Labor regulators are proposing sweeping new rules that dramatically would speed up the time frame for union†elections, a move that could make it […]
Court rules National Labor Relations Board must reopen cases
By Jesse J. Holland AP Writer Washington (AP) — More than 500 decisions by the leading federal agency that referees disputes between labor and management will have to be reopened […]
Daniels Construction owner disputes Carpenters union wage claims
By Paul Snyder The owner of a Madison construction company at the center of a Carpenters union protest is disputing claims that he underpays his workers. Joe Daniels, president of […]
Committee approves NLRB nominee
A U.S. Senate committee on Thursday voted 13-10 along party lines to support the nomination of Craig Becker to the National Labor Relations Board. Business associations, including the Associated Builders […]
Today’s News
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- Interstate 41 work continues with $167M contract
- Sixth Street roundabout in Milwaukee could be reworked
- Wisconsin lawmaker accepts award for helping pass DACA bill
- Plans for $107M Wauwatosa library gain momentum
- Trump signs additional tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and lumber
- Wisconsin Pre-Bid Meetings – Week of July 27, 2026
- Feds commit $5B to AI-powered research for construction
- Worker files NLRB complaint against Wisconsin painters union
- Lawsuit challenges Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program
- Sheboygan TID proposal targets public incentives of $5M or more
Project Profiles
- First prefabricated bridge in US installed in Eau Claire County
- Illinois developer worked with Wisconsin contractor to build 258-unit Wauwatosa apartment complex
- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
- FPC Live slims venue proposal to 1 downtown building
- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
- With Sonag Construction shut down, feds move to block indicted owner from collecting leftover assets
- Four contractors selected to build border wall prototypes
- UW-Milwaukee’s Greenstreet shaping minds (and the city)
- Turning the Corner(s) (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)