A publication of the UW-Madison based Center on Wisconsin Strategy (COWS), 'Wisconsin Job Watch' provides a monthly snapshot of Wisconsin’s job picture and reports on key recession trends.
The latest issue, reporting on September 2009 data, shows a notable decline in jobs following months of relative stability. Unemployment is holding steady, but is expected to increase in the coming months. And the construction sector continues to lose jobs as cold weather sets in, though manufacturing is seeing some small gains.
Perhaps the most noteworthy news is that the current downturn has now surpassed the recession of the early 1980s with respect to percent of jobs lost.
Click here to read the full report. Next month’s update will be released towards the end of November. To be notified, sign up for COWS Notes or visit www.cows.org/jobwatch.