July 17, 2015 Reprinted: http://www.1199seiu.o rg/ Bronx, NY – On June 26 the Recreation center in St. James Park in the Bronx, was aglow with pride and big smiles. Four…
…Several other unions, including the Communications Workers of America and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, say they also plan to challenge the freeze. Read more: http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/07/nj_public_worker_unions_sue_state_to_challenge_pay.html…
July 13, 2015 By Pablo Ros Reprinted: http://www.afscme.org/ San Jose, California – AFSCME Strong campaign tactics to energize and mobilize members, Local 101 was able to win 9% wage increases…
…find it rather ironic that she doesn’t support her workers in any way,” bartender Kevin Woods said in a statement. In February, Melngailis told wellandgood.com that she has a tendency…
July 8, 2015 By Tim Welch Reprinted: http://www.afscme.org/ Olympia, Wash. – It took thousands of public employees rallying across Washington state at more than 100 locations over two days this…
…a worse credit risk now than when Christie became governor, despite the economic recovery happening around us. [i]http://www.wsj.com/articles/n-j-s-highest-court-favors-christie-administration-on-pension-payments-1433860848 [ii]http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/01/how_did_nj_get_into_this_pension_mess.html [iii]http://www.wnyc.org/story/nj-pension-boards-question-wall-street-fees/ [iv]http://www.thenation.com/article/178862/pensiongate-christie-campaign-donors-won-huge-contracts [v]www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2015/06/economic_activity_inched_up_in_nj_in_2014_but_stat.html [vi]http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2015/03/nj_stays_near_top_of_personal_income_rankings_but_wage_growth_lags_behind_neighbors.html [vii]http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/15/05/11/christie-vetoes-bill-seeking-to-document-effectiveness-of-corporate-tax-breaks/ [viii]http://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.nj.htm [ix]http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/13/10/02/op-ed-nj-public-schools-separate-unequal-and-unfair/ [x]http://www.app.com/story/news/politics/new-jersey/2015/04/17/nj-credit-rating-downgrade/25927519/ …
…the future of the pension system – even when the governor who signed the law refuses to lead the way.” *NJ Policy Perspective: http://www.njpp.org/blog/chart-new-jersey-ranks-95th-in-pension-generosity-out-of-top-100-plans-in-the-u-s **NJ Spotlight: http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/14/11/18/analysis-nj-public-employees-pay-high-percentage-of-healthcare-costs/ …
…of the horrific tragedy at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church on Friday. Sanders’ campaign said “the healing of the Charleston community has to be the only priority in this…
…it has,” the author says. “It’s architecturally sound.” “Assent To Avalon” is available for Kindle and order at Amazon.com. For more information about the book and the author, visit http://dennispatrick.webs.com….
…Come join & grab a shirt while we have them!! #readytorail #iwillride #cahsr pic.twitter.com/W33ULQdcZQ — railLA (@railLAorg) June 9, 2015 Passion against @CaHSRA in the overflow crowd section at #CAHSR…
