Nursing home closures largely stem from a shortage of workers. The problem could deepen as pandemic-era government assistance dries up and care facilities struggle to compete with rising wages offered by other employers.
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Did Act 10 contribute to a teacher shortage in Wisconsin?
Yes. Act 10 — former Gov. Scott Walker’s 2011 law cutting benefits and curbing collective bargaining for most public employees in Wisconsin — has contributed to the ongoing shortage of teachers in the state, according to multiple analyses.
Posted inEconomy, Government, Health & Welfare
State passes up federal disabilities aid for jobless, despite backlogs
Thousands of people with disabilities must wait for months to access state employment services, although the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation has not requested the full amount of federal funds available to it for the past three years, the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism has found.
Posted inEconomy, Government, Health & Welfare
Wait list long, caseloads high
Thousands of people with disabilities must wait for months to access state employment services, although the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation has not requested the full amount of federal funds available to it for the past three years, the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism has found.
Posted inEconomy, Government, Health & Welfare
Adding insult to injury
Job-seeking veterans work to overcome the disadvantages posed by the stigma of disability — whether or not they are disabled.
Posted inEconomy, Government, Health & Welfare
Resources for veterans
A number of organizations, including Wisconsin Employment Resource Connection, Dryhootch and Disabled American Veterans, provide job assistance and support for Wisconsin’s veterans.