June 2021 Data Analysis In March 2020, the US took dramatic steps to stop the spread of COVID-19. States issued stay-at-home orders, the economy contracted dramatically, jobs plummeted, and unemployment spiked. After the collapse, the …
Year: 2021
May 2021 Data Analysis
Despite recent growth, Wisconsin faces a substantial jobs deficit – we’re down 137,500 jobs.
April 2021 Data Analysis
Context In March 2020, the US took dramatic steps to stop the spread of COVID-19. Many states issued stay-at-home orders and the economy contracted dramatically. Jobs fell away and unemployment spiked. After the collapse more …
March 2021 Data Analysis
Context In March 2020, the US took dramatic steps to stop the spread of COVID-19. Many states issued stay-at-home orders and the economy contracted dramatically. Jobs fell away and unemployment spiked. After the collapse more …
February 2021 Data Analysis
In February, Wisconsin continued its economic growth as more residents were vaccinated and some areas loosened restrictions on indoor dining, gatherings, and more.
January 2021 Data Analysis
There are number of sources of hope: falling COVID cases, increasing vaccination, and the federal American Rescue Plan. In the coming months, hopefully these positive signs will turn into economic opportunity for the workers in Wisconsin who need it most.
December Data Analysis
Serious federal commitment to the workers who have been most harmed and to state and local governments is absolutely necessary to build the economy and support families who are in economic crisis.
Worker Experience: Miriam
Miriam Morales is a wife, a mother and a first responder at the Highway Department of Dane County. At the onset of the pandemic, Miriam spent six months furloughed from her former job as a dental assistant.