By Maria Corpus The corner of N. 20th and W. Wells Street shined bright on Monday as dozens of home care workers, community members and elected officials came together for a candlelight vigil … [Read more...]
Supervisor Bowen calls proposed bill an attack on “living wage”
Milwaukee County Supervisor David F. Bowen this week criticized a bill proposed by Rep. Chris Kapenga, R-Delafield, and Sen. Glenn Grothman, R-West Bend, which would prohibit Milwaukee County from … [Read more...]
Supervisor Bowen hopeful of veto-proof majority on living wage ordinance
Milwaukee County Supervisor David F. Bowen said this week he remained hopeful that his “living wage” ordinance would pass the full County Board with a veto-proof majority of 12 votes after the … [Read more...]
Supervisor David Bowen to propose living wage resolution aimed at getting full-time workers above the poverty line
Supervisor David Bowen will propose a new “Living Wage” ordinance to the Milwaukee County Board that will provide better incomes to Milwaukee County contract employees who currently make poverty … [Read more...]