“The decline in unionization is dramatic,” said Laura Dresser, an economist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s COWS. “It is a direct result of the Act 10 restructuring of union rights and relevance and on top …
Month: February 2021
The Future of Transportation – Hosted by Downtown Madison, Inc.
Monday, February 22, 2021 DMI – Downtown Madison, Inc – Nosh at Noon The Future of Transportation 12:00-1:00pm CT The first virtual event of the year. Hear from a panel of experts on transportation trends …
Racine County in UW-Madison’s UniverCity Year Program
“Racine County is committed to addressing racial disparities in our community, and we are so grateful for the support of the University of Wisconsin’s UniverCity program to help us do that,” Racine County Executive Jonathan …
UW-Madison students help Adams County promote winter tourism
Through UW-Madison’s UniverCity Alliance program, local governments can tap into resources to get help with whatever they need. The program matches students and courses at UW-Madison to take on real world projects.
Adams County blown away with marketing campaign UW-Madison students did to increase winter tourism in the midst of pandemic
The UniverCity Alliance program managing director Gavin Luter said this was just one of 34 projects students within the program are working on. Luter also said the program has even caught the attention of Governor Evers’ office …
A Decade After Act 10, It’s A Different World For Wisconsin Unions
“This policy really mattered to union density in the state,” said Laura Dresser, a labor economist and associate director of the COWS research institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Policy Ideas for the Pandemic Economy and Beyond
Hosted by WAAF (Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Association) A moderated faculty lightning talk, followed by a Q & A session via live chat. Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Policy Ideas for the Pandemic Economy and Beyond …