The unemployment numbers are NOT based solely on who is or is not receiving benefits. The numbers are based on statistical surveys of homes and businesses. If unemployment were based solely on unemployment insurance participation, the self employed would never be counted.

Every man or woman wants this country to be great, but he or she also wants his or her own way. Compromise is needed for this republic to endure, but can we swallow a little pride for the sake of it?

The Dells are open for business again, looks like the WI job numbers are gonna swell. <sarcasm>
Sorry to hear about the folks losing their jobs though. Hope they can find something quickly.

Headlines:
Employment outlook in Wisconsin “best in the nation”
Job prospects right now appear best in Construction, Durable Goods Manufacturing, Non-Durable Goods Manufacturing, Transportation & Utilities, Wholesale & Retail Trade, Information, Financial Activities, Professional & Business Services, Education & Health Services, Leisure & Hospitality and Government. Hiring in Other Services is expected to remain unchanged.

But 49th in job creation.

I know, we've seen the master spinner Obama as his real numbers figure to be more then 14%. So much pain out their, no wonder his poll numbers are so low, we all feel it.
He should be thanking his lucky stars for the 2010 elections that put over 700 state Reps and 29 Governors in place. We could be looking at 50 Illinois or Californias that the nations numbers would be jaw droppingly devastating.
Wisconsin was 4th worst just above IL, CA, and NJ. Walker took us to 17th despite the liberal turmoil.

Kaysbrew how are the unemployment numbers figured? They are figured by the number of claims filed. With alot of people relcating to different states for new jobs and the number of people having their claims run out of course the percentage will be lower, that however does not mean more people are working. You can spin the numbers anyway you like it.

A friend was sharing that her teenage son had been job-hunting for the summer. He was told that seniors were being hired instead of teens, "because they need the income more."

Unemployment numbers reflect who is claiming unemployment benefits. People who no longer are eligible, but still have not found work, are not included in the count. In WI, that number is quite large. Then we have "underemployment" issues -- folks with skills and education that should equal higher earnings, but only unskilled, low-paying jobs are available.

justdontgetit
Nation's unemployment over 8% for more then 40 straight months. Wisconsin now down under 7%

T - did I not say Walker is unable to save all the jobs? If a company wants to consolidate, it's that companies choice.
How can you compare 100 jobs to 157,000? You don't think Obama had anything to do with that under Doyle's administration either.
Only stimulus saves some of those giving money to Government union jobs or that 157,000 would have been much much worse. Because that was the Democrats solution to the budget. Lay off thousands of Teachers, etc.
Walker and other GOP Governors voted in since Obama are doing all they can to combat Obamanomics.

Interesting that a few of the righties are finally realizing that DEMAND effects the employment level more than taxes on the rich do. Of course, to them, this only applies to Wisconsin (Walker), and not the nation (Obama).

Kaysbrew can you explain Obamanomics and how it is destroying Wisconsin companies? Last I checked the nation has added jobs 27 monthes straight?

'Walker can't save all the companies in Wisconsin from Obamanomics but at least he hasn't lost 157,000 that the Democrats and Doyle lost.'

Wait Kay, so when the jobs were lost under Doyle it was HIS fault, not the presidents?? And now when the jobs are lost under Walker, its not HIS fault, but rather the presidents??

Sheboygan Piggly Wiggly closing doors now because of union labor demands. Unions are greeding themselves out of relevance.

Palermo pizza being told by unions illegal aliens should work for them. NLRB-illegal is a word that means NOT LEGAL.

Unions are giving themselves a very bad name with the fees and dues the want by any means necessary even if it shuts down businesses or lays of teachers.

This policy widely rejected in 60 counties in Wisconsin alone.

Walker can't save all the companies in Wisconsin from Obamanomics but at least he hasn't lost 157,000 that the Democrats and Doyle lost.

As far as boycotting, I have gotten lists of items to boycott, but it was not because they were made in WI. It was because of who owned them and used their profits to destroy WI middle class. Tell the truth - not half-truths.

Really, kay?? I try to buy local products. I never go to WalMart because I remember (30 years ago?) when they first opened in our hometown in NC. So proud that they only sold American made items. . . over time they pressured many American companies into closing and switched to less expensive products made in other countries (think underpaid, unsafe working conditions). They have been trying to redeem their reputation with advertising, but basically, it is all about profits -- not their employees, their community, or this country. However, I still have a job. I may have to eat my words one day when I am unemployed. . . .

westorbust , i said that when stoughton trailers announced they were hiring , they ve operated like that for years , demand goes up they hire demand goes down they layoff. but walker still took credit for those jobs

Starless...and I bet he is glad he didn't have a fool like you vote for him!

This is a fine example of "Walkernomics." Glad I didn't vote for the fool.

Calling Kraft cheese
is like calling McDonald's
a restaurant.

What happened to the liberals? Are they promoting people losing their jobs? Welcome to Obamanomics.
Obama's lucky we put so many Governors like Walker in office in 2010 or this would be happening at a much more accelerated rate with many businesses.

I'm surprised this little plant closing didn't happen sooner the way they've been boycotting all good things made in Wisconsin the past 16 months.

Hey liberals, if your heart really does bleed, eat more cheese.

Thank you Walker! Hey to cheer them up invite the employees over for a brat fest!!

I stand corrected nug. As for the mirror thing, no hate, just arrogance.
Peace and love, baby peace, and love

The problem was listed... not enough volume to support overhead...duh people... are we really that dumb?? READ!

Once again proving the point that demand creates jobs, tax breaks don't. Demand decreases, jobs decrease.

Bowlgirl, Walker takes all the credit for anything positive and BLAMES everyone else for HIS failures.Walker/Doe will take credit for the 20 jobs that will be remain in the transfer and not count the lost jobs, as he only creates jobs Just ask him. poobah well said. The comments as to where people shop is so off base as anywhere is USA IMO is supporting your local economy. Buying on line is where the States and Country are losing. It is causing so many small businesses and larger ones to fall. For you who net shop for value JUST REMEMBER where the company and site are really located.. Call their toll free numbers and see if you can understand them.

Bowlgal if we use your reasoning then why did we bailout the big banks? If you want crony capitalism look no farther than wallstreet.

saxcat70 - Maybe if you took the time to read the quoted article in the Post-Crescent you'd have found this bit of information:
"The employees are not represented by a union."
Seems you're pointing the finger at the wrong people.
Sometimes arrogance and hate can be found if you look in the mirror.

If you blame Gov Walker for Kraft's failure on left, it's a point once again that Government should neither help or hurt businesses but allow them to raise or fall on their own merit.
I'd rather see Kraft make the capitalist decision to close a very small plant and redirect employees then to have my government give them billions of dollars as in Solyndra then have them go bankrupt. That I've learned is crony capitalism and the Democrats seem to be picking winners and losers with our money.

Jump all over it haters. just shows your arrogance. kraft has been restructuring for a long time. The article states that the plant is inefficient. maybe you could blame the International Union of Food Workers.

It's NOT walkers fault. He only creates jobs. IT'S FAT peoples fault!

Kraft makes cheese?

Kraft cheese isn't that great of a product. It is cheap, and the taste reflects that. People are prolly buying better quality cheeses.

Actually the real version of the story is that Kraft (KFT) is spliting into two separate parts. The domestic business which is slow growing--- think Cheese, mac n' cheese, and other kraft brands that are sold in the USA only. Being that the US is a "mature" market is it hard these brands to grow and gain market share. The second half of kraft is the international business and packaged snack food business. This segment is higher growth and adding production to fulfill demand. Its too bad that preferences have changed that americans are buying more packaged snack foods (fat people food) than they are items that are much better for your such as cheese. That is why the plant is closing. Also helpful to know is that if your are a Kraft shareholder, in about 2 months the company will break up and you will be given 2 different shares of stock. (one that is kraft international with a low dividend yield and higher growth and one that is Kraft domestic with a large dividend yield to reflect the maturity of the business.

So let's see, under the new Walker accounting method... Walker takes credit for the 20 new jobs at the Wausau plant and Obama gets the blame for the 120 lost jobs at the Waupaca plant.

i dont feel to bad though 64 % for walker, wonder how they feel about that today. or maybe we should ask them after they wait the week for their unemployment .

i dont feel to bad though 64 % for walker, wonder how they feel about that today. or maybe we should ask them after they wait the week for their unemployment .

and they will now wait a week for their unemployment , maybe sargento will hire them they seem to have extra money , oh wait they gave that to walker

I know I know, this REALLY means 1,000 jobs were filled, gotta use Walker's math people!

toasty - but when the pay goes down you have to live with in your means right? so walmart it is.

Wow the liberal intelligence at its best. Note, its closing because its volume (sales) are no longer supporting the overhead cost. Translation, people are buying less Kraft cheese. Maybe you people should stop buying the cheaper Walmart version.

"Employers say they were feeling good about adding jobs but they were waiting until the recall election, I can see the concern of not knowing what would happen," said Walker.

Now just wait for the hiring to start, right? Wrong.

It's working, it's working...oh wait, it's not working.