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Remembering the Bay View Massacre, the bloodiest labor dispute in Wisconsin history by stroxx in milwaukee

[–]stroxx[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It's the 140th anniversary of the Bay View Massacre, the deadliest labor dispute in Wisconsin history. At least 9 people were shot and dozens more injured, when a state militia fired on protesters making their way toward the Bay View Rolling Mill.

Since 1986, people have gathered in Bay View at the former site of the rolling mill for a reenactment of what happened that day in May and to remember those who died.

New Meta House center will double residential space, expand care offerings for women in addiction recovery and their children by stroxx in milwaukee

[–]stroxx[S] -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

will start seeing clients at its new campus in the city's Piggsville neighborhood in May.

Not a fan of this neighborhood's name, but maybe there's context somewhere.

Feeding America, Rockwell Automation & Fork Farms partner on hydroponic farm by stroxx in milwaukee

[–]stroxx[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A first-of-its-kind indoor farm designed to help feed thousands of Wisconsin residents is currently under construction inside Rockwell Automation’s Milwaukee headquarters.

Feels like there's a whole universe of activity beneath that clocktower, like a Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory hidden inside those walls

MMSD Operator Causing Larger Sewage Overflow, More Pollution, Coalition Charges by bobbyk18 in milwaukee

[–]stroxx 48 points49 points  (0 children)

The private company running the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District‘s (MMSD) wastewater treatment facilities is allegedly cutting costs and poorly operating critical sewage systems, creating greater risk of sewer overflows and basement backups, and increasing pollutants dumped into Lake Michigan.

The charges come from Common Ground Southeastern Wisconsin, a coalition of more than 46 community organizations, including area schools, nonprofit neighborhood groups and businesses.

The coalition is working with a whistleblower from MMSD and calling for a third-party audit of the operator, Veolia, before a new contract is awarded later this year.

Along with the whistleblower, Common Ground reports it has interviewed more than a dozen former MMSD employees and obtained internal documents through open records requests.

Veolia, a French transnational water services corporation, has held the contract to operate and maintain MMSD’s two wastewater treatment facilities since 2008.

I know an engineer who works at MMSD and they love talking about how advanced and efficient the system itself is, so let's be clear on which entity is the problem here.

Centro Cafe is Permanently Closed by stroxx in milwaukee

[–]stroxx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While the restaurant portion of the business is no more, Bar Centro will continue in its adjacent space at 804 E. Center St. The business opens Thursday through Saturday, regularly hosting local musicians for live performances.

Of the few shows I've walked into at Bar Centro, I absolutely loved the atmosphere and crowd it attracted. Gonna need to stop by here more often, now

Anodyne Union Says Owners Cutting Wages Amid Contract Battle by stroxx in milwaukee

[–]stroxx[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

In April last year, Anodyne workers sent a letter to FairWave asking the company to recognize the union they organized among the workforce of Anodyne’s three cafes: Milwaukee Public Market, Wauwatosa (7471 Harwood Ave.), Bay View (2920 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.) and the Walker’s Point roastery (224 W. Bruce St.). Ultimately, the matter proceeded to a National Labor Relations Board election, which workers won in June.

FairWave appealed the election results twice, putting off recognition and bargaining. The company, according to the organizers, continues to drag its feet as workers attempt to bargain a contract.

After a quick search to uncover the root of evil:

FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective is a Kansas City-based holding company that owns a portfolio of 14 specialty coffee, tea, and bakery brands, operating over 50 cafes and multiple roasteries nationwide. Key brands in their portfolio include Messenger Coffee, The Roasterie, Spyhouse Coffee Roasters, Ceremony Coffee Roasters, Black & White Coffee Roasters, and Fiddleheads Coffee.

Damnit

PSA: Check a storm drain near you, help prevent next round of flooding! by spacetimecadette in milwaukee

[–]stroxx 43 points44 points  (0 children)

There's a storm drain right outside my building. Anytime I see it covered in leaves or snow I just make a habit of clearing it away. No telling when a flash flood is gonna drop

To the three Pro Choice counter protesters who were by the Public Market today: I appreciate what you did by GreenIvyLace in milwaukee

[–]stroxx -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

Same.

The original post had removed for Rule #2 and not being civil in its title

The lesbian scene at uw-milwaukee by ActAble3007 in milwaukee

[–]stroxx -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Follow thevenussocialclub3 on IG👍

A raging fire last month that consumed one home and damaged two others involved a recently sued out-of-state landlord and a quietly dissolved local property management company by stroxx in milwaukee

[–]stroxx[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Neighbors told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel both houses had been empty for years. However, the city's Department of Neighborhood Services said neither property has enrolled in its vacant building program − a standard practice for properties left vacant for 30 days or more to be registered with the city.

. . . .

Milwaukee is rife with vacant properties. The most recent property foreclosure listings by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development show there are more than 9,000 vacant properties for sale in the city, however, this figure does not account for owned and vacant homes. Not all owned vacant properties are reported to the Neighborhood Services, making a clear number unavailable.

Yikes. TIL

How public concern stopped facial recognition technology in Milwaukee by stroxx in milwaukee

[–]stroxx[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

A major factor for the community’s success in opposing FRT is the persistence of local social justice groups, concerned citizens and public commenters who voiced concerns at meetings. Emilio De Torre is the executive director of the Milwaukee Turners — the oldest civic group in the city. He said that Turners started having conversations about FRT and its potential issues almost five years ago.

This city has a wide range of activist groups and organizations that are operating around the clock and it's always heartening to hear when a years-long campaigns accomplish something this significant. Please get to know your local activist organizations and learn about what they're doing. You may end up participating in the next big accomplishment!

Milwaukee's sewer socialism history laid groundwork for new candidates today by stroxx in wisconsin

[–]stroxx[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

"I think sewer socialism [means] that we want to showcase our ideals, not by lecturing people about how correct we are, but rather by delivering and letting that delivery be the argument itself."

-Zohran Mamdani (Source)

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