US sheds most jobs in a decade, ending record hiring streak
WASHINGTON — A record-long streak of U.S. job growth ended suddenly in March after nearly a decade, as employers slashed hundreds of thousands of jobs because of the viral outbreak that has all but shut down the U.S. economy.
WASHINGTON — A record-long streak of U.S. job growth ended suddenly in March after nearly a decade, as employers slashed hundreds of thousands of jobs because of the viral outbreak that has all but shut down the U.S. economy.
US sheds 701,000 jobs, ending a record-long hiring streak
WASHINGTON — A record-long streak of U.S. job growth ended suddenly in March after nearly a decade as employers cut 701,000 jobs because of the viral outbreak that's all but shut down the U.S. economy.
WASHINGTON — A record-long streak of U.S. job growth ended suddenly in March after nearly a decade as employers cut 701,000 jobs because of the viral outbreak that's all but shut down the U.S. economy.
Wisconsin Republicans support waiving unemployment waiting period
MADISON — Wisconsin Republican legislative leaders said for the first time Wednesday that they support temporarily waiving a one-week waiting period for people to receive unemployment benefits as part of a state aid package in response to the coronavirus pandemic.In a joint news conference, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald criticized Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republican legislative leaders said for the first time Wednesday that they support temporarily waiving a one-week waiting period for people to receive unemployment benefits as part of a state aid package in response to the coronavirus pandemic.In a joint news conference, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald criticized Democratic Gov.
1.5M+ calls for unemployment benefits in just a week in Wisconsin 'overloaded the system'
MADISON – More than 115,000 (115,679) new applications for unemployment were filed during the week of March 22 through march 28, officials with the Department of Workforce Development announced Monday, March 30, noting an "unprecedented number of calls (1.5 million-plus) overloaded the system."DWD officials encouraged people to file online HERE, noting that the online application process is faster and easier than applying over the phone.
MADISON – More than 115,000 (115,679) new applications for unemployment were filed during the week of March 22 through march 28, officials with the Department of Workforce Development announced Monday, March 30, noting an "unprecedented number of calls (1.5 million-plus) overloaded the system."DWD officials encouraged people to file online HERE, noting that the online application process is faster and easier than applying over the phone.
Merry Clickmas: Black Friday online sales hit record $7.4B
NEW YORK — This year’s Black Friday was the biggest ever for online sales, as fewer people hit the stores and shoppers rang up $7.4 billion in transactions from their phones, computers and tablets.That’s just behind the $7.9 billion haul of last year’s Cyber Monday, which holds the one-day record for online sales, according to Adobe Analytics.
NEW YORK — This year’s Black Friday was the biggest ever for online sales, as fewer people hit the stores and shoppers rang up $7.4 billion in transactions from their phones, computers and tablets.That’s just behind the $7.9 billion haul of last year’s Cyber Monday, which holds the one-day record for online sales, according to Adobe Analytics.
'Stayed up all night:' Local shoppers head to Mayfair Mall to cash in on Black Friday deals
WAUWATOSA -- For many, Thanksgiving is a holiday about family and food -- but for some, Black Friday shopping takes the cake.
WAUWATOSA -- For many, Thanksgiving is a holiday about family and food -- but for some, Black Friday shopping takes the cake.
Black Friday frenzy goes global - and not everyone’s happy
PARIS — People don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Russia, or South Africa - but they do shop on Black Friday.The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in recent years with such force that it’s prompting a backlash from some activists, politicians and even consumers.Workers at Amazon in Germany went on strike for better pay on one of the busiest days of the year.
PARIS — People don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Russia, or South Africa - but they do shop on Black Friday.The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in recent years with such force that it’s prompting a backlash from some activists, politicians and even consumers.Workers at Amazon in Germany went on strike for better pay on one of the busiest days of the year.
'Thankful to be here:' Deal hunters await Black Friday, pre-sales
WAUWATOSA -- Who needs Black Friday when you can burn off some Thanksgiving calories and the change in your pocket all at once.Shoppers like Nick Triantafelo arrived around 3:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving.
WAUWATOSA -- Who needs Black Friday when you can burn off some Thanksgiving calories and the change in your pocket all at once.Shoppers like Nick Triantafelo arrived around 3:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving.
Brookfield Square closed for Thanksgiving, reopening on Black Friday
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield Square Mall will continue its tradition of remaining closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28.
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield Square Mall will continue its tradition of remaining closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28.
Amazon announces deals, says Black Friday sale starts Nov. 22
Amazon will kick off its Black Friday sale on Friday, Nov. 22, as it offers deals on electronics, TVs, toys, clothing, Amazon devices and more.Deals will run through Nov. 29.
Amazon will kick off its Black Friday sale on Friday, Nov. 22, as it offers deals on electronics, TVs, toys, clothing, Amazon devices and more.Deals will run through Nov. 29.
Don't let Black Friday deals bust your budget! Strategies to keep your spending in check
MILWAUKEE -- Black Friday is known for is door-busting deals and bargain-hunting shoppers.
MILWAUKEE -- Black Friday is known for is door-busting deals and bargain-hunting shoppers.
Growing list of retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving 2019, 'designed for people to give thanks'
MILWAUKEE -- Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 28, and many company leaders have announced their plans to close for the holiday.BestBlackFriday.com released a list of national and regional retailers that will be closed on Thanksgiving Day 2019.Meanwhile, BestBlackFriday.com officials found 72% of polled consumers believe stores should be closed on Thanksgiving.Do you agree?
MILWAUKEE -- Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 28, and many company leaders have announced their plans to close for the holiday.BestBlackFriday.com released a list of national and regional retailers that will be closed on Thanksgiving Day 2019.Meanwhile, BestBlackFriday.com officials found 72% of polled consumers believe stores should be closed on Thanksgiving.Do you agree?
US unemployment rate hits a 50-year low even as hiring slows
WASHINGTON — The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in September, the lowest level in nearly five decades, even though employers appeared to turn more cautious and slowed their hiring.The economy added a modest 136,000 jobs, enough to likely ease worries that an economy weakened by the U.S.-China trade war and tepid global growth might be edging toward a potential recession.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in September, the lowest level in nearly five decades, even though employers appeared to turn more cautious and slowed their hiring.The economy added a modest 136,000 jobs, enough to likely ease worries that an economy weakened by the U.S.-China trade war and tepid global growth might be edging toward a potential recession.
US adds modest 136,000 jobs, lowering unemployment to 3.5%
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy added a modest 136,000 jobs in September, a gain that managed to help lower the unemployment rate to a new five-decade low of 3.5% but also suggested rising caution among employers.The additional hiring and the drop in the jobless rate will likely ease worries that an economy weakened by the U.S.-China trade war and by slower global growth might be edging toward a potential recession.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy added a modest 136,000 jobs in September, a gain that managed to help lower the unemployment rate to a new five-decade low of 3.5% but also suggested rising caution among employers.The additional hiring and the drop in the jobless rate will likely ease worries that an economy weakened by the U.S.-China trade war and by slower global growth might be edging toward a potential recession.
Average US price of gas spikes 10 cents per gallon
CAMARILLO, Calif. — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has spiked 10 cents per gallon (3.8 liters) over the past two weeks to $2.73.Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says Sunday that jump results mostly from a drone attack this month on Saudi Arabia's key oil processing facility.
CAMARILLO, Calif. — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has spiked 10 cents per gallon (3.8 liters) over the past two weeks to $2.73.Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says Sunday that jump results mostly from a drone attack this month on Saudi Arabia's key oil processing facility.
Wisconsin unemployment rate increases to 3%
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate is up for the second month in a row.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that Wisconsin's unemployment rate for July was 3%.
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate is up for the second month in a row.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that Wisconsin's unemployment rate for July was 3%.
Wisconsin unemployment remains at 2.9 percent in March
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate remains at 2.9 percent for the second month in a row.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that Wisconsin's unemployment rate was 2.9 percent in March.
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate remains at 2.9 percent for the second month in a row.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that Wisconsin's unemployment rate was 2.9 percent in March.
Hiring rebounds as US employers add 196,000 jobs
WASHINGTON — Hiring rebounded in March as U.S. employers added a solid 196,000 jobs, up sharply from February's scant gain and evidence that many businesses still want to hire despite signs that the economy is slowing.The unemployment rate remained at 3.8%, near the lowest level in almost 50 years, the Labor Department reported Friday.
WASHINGTON — Hiring rebounded in March as U.S. employers added a solid 196,000 jobs, up sharply from February's scant gain and evidence that many businesses still want to hire despite signs that the economy is slowing.The unemployment rate remained at 3.8%, near the lowest level in almost 50 years, the Labor Department reported Friday.
Highlights of Gov. Evers' state budget proposal
MADISON — Highlights of the two-year Wisconsin budget proposal released Thursday by Gov.
MADISON — Highlights of the two-year Wisconsin budget proposal released Thursday by Gov.