Milwaukee Business Journal Weekly

On top of hosting the best team in the NBA and the upcoming Democratic National Convention, Fiserv Forum and The Milwaukee Bucks recently made some news on a new labor agreement for arena employees.  MBJ’s Rich Kirchen talks with Peter Rickman, president of the Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Organization, which recently agreed to its first contract at Fiserv Forum. Rickman explains how his group -- better known as MASH – was able to win a $15 minimum wage and pay increases for 1,000 arena employees.  Later, Rich talks with fellow MBJ reporter Margaret Naczek about her cover story on Harley Davidson.  Harley is shifting gears with its product line after years of declining sales for its long running touring and cruising motorcycles. Margaret and Rich discuss how Harley is introducing a street bike and its first adventure touring cycle while promoting its first electric cycle.  For more information on the stories featured in today’s episode, visit https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/