Construction-related groups were among the top corporate donors to Wisconsin's Democratic and Republican parties and legislative fundraising committees last year.

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In most election years, it’s not uncommon to see construction groups using political contributions to show appreciation for policies that benefit the industry.

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Responding to complaints about new work-search rules, a state advisory panel is considering increasing the amount of time laid-off workers can continue to receive unemployment benefits without having to look for new jobs.

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The top official at a prominent construction group is calling on the state to add to the penalties that can now be imposed on employers who knowingly misclassify direct employees as independent contractors.

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A union representative is warning that proposed changes to a state statute could result in fraud charges for those who make mere mistakes when filing for unemployment benefits.

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Despite the opposition of one Madison sheet-metal worker, trades union members largely expressed agreement Tuesday morning with their leaders' call to reason with lawmakers over right-to-work legislation rather than take to the street in protest.

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Even as Republican lawmakers try to tie eliminating the state’s prevailing wage to lowered costs for road projects, the top transportation official says he is skeptical about the hoped-for savings.

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In an article appearing next to Terry McGowan’s byline in the winter issue of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 139’s Wisconsin News, the president and business manager of the road-builders and excavators union declares there are “strong political allies standing with us” in the fight against right-to-work legislation, changes to the state’s prevailing wage and similar proposals.

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Federal investigators have received a formal invitation to come into Wisconsin and investigate alleged instances of worker misclassification.

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Construction industry representatives are taking defensive positions as state policymakers prepare to solicit advice on possible changes to Wisconsin’s system of paying out unemployment benefits.

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