We report on how cities, states, and agencies can get on the high road, economic analyses of Wisconsin, and more. We often collaborate with partners, including other units at the University of Wisconsin, non-profits, and think tanks.
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The State of Working Wisconsin
To celebrate Wisconsin's workforce, the High Road Strategy Center has released its annual State of Working Wisconsin 2024 report. Since 1996, this report offers clear insights into Wisconsin’s economy from the perspective of workers. This year’s edition analyzes recent data on wages, jobs, and unions, with a special focus on women in the workforce.
From Community Benefits, to Collective Bargaining, and Back
Community Benefits Agreements can yield strong results from public investments in private projects like stadiums. Milwaukee's first CBA established labor peace and enabled workers to form MASH. This report showcases how MASH has improved employment and job quality standards for service workers in Milwaukee's Deer District and beyond.
Covering the Bases
Cities across the country routinely make investments in stadiums, such as the Kansas City Royals, despite ample evidence that communities don’t secure promised economic returns. In this paper, we draw on national evidence and experience in Milwaukee to help inform the public discussion in Kansas City.