JT Cestkowski
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As Trump takes the Act 10 playbook national, Wisconsin workers have lessons to share
The state’s unions look back on the past 14 years from a place of both promise and great danger.
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TruStage workers have embarked on Madison’s largest strike since Act 10
Stalled union negotiations at the company formerly known as CUNA Mutual Group led to a strike as of May 19.
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CUNA Mutual workers raise money and pressure ahead of a looming strike deadline
Workers are getting feisty as they threaten obstinate management with a historic work stoppage.
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At UW-Madison, a horse gets better parental leave than humans
If you want better benefits, consider changing career paths and species.
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Kids at a crucial stage, and a care industry on the precipice
Part two of a two-part report on the Madison area’s broken childcare landscape.
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A strained industry leaves Madison’s kids without care and workers without options
Part one of a two-part report on the Madison area’s broken childcare landscape.
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How levy limits put Madison’s budget in a squeeze
Even a fast-growing city can’t grow fast enough to overcome state property-tax caps and inflation.
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Workers roll for solidarity at a Fitchburg game retailer
Noble Knight Games voluntarily recognized the workers’ union after a month-long standoff.
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The un-crushable union drive at a Madison screen printing company
Workers at Crushin’ It Apparel fight to get their jobs back after the company’s owner abruptly closed up shop.
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Worker Justice Wisconsin’s year of new tactics and deep thinking
Operating at the intersection of religion and politics, the Madison organization leads the charge against immigrant worker exploitation.
