by rondelord | May 22, 2015 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Pensions, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
In the view of many, Nevada’s pension system for public employees is in relatively good health, with a sound plan to pay off its $12.5 billion unfunded liability while still maintaining the benefits it currently provides. But to others, that unfunded liability is a...
by rondelord | May 22, 2015 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Politics, Unions
SAN JOSE — For years the relationship between San Jose firefighters and City Hall has ranged from contentious to toxic. Bitter disputes over pension reform were followed by citywide budget cuts that eliminated dozens of firefighting jobs and resources....
by rondelord | May 17, 2015 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Health Insurance, Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
SAN ANTONIO – City officials said Wednesday there are still bumps in the road when it comes to reaching a new deal with police and fire unions. “Our public safety expenses now consume two-thirds of the general fund budget and it’s growing,” said...
by rondelord | May 17, 2015 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Pensions, Police, Politics, Unions
Fire and police union leaders Wednesday criticized a new proposal by Mayor Bill de Blasio to improve disability benefits for newer members hurt on the job as “unacceptable,” saying his plan still leaves in place a disparity with more senior employees. De...
by rondelord | May 17, 2015 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Pensions, Politics, Unions
While much has been written on the ACA’s implications for private sector employers, only a few commentators have focused on the ACA’s implications for cities and states. Like any for-profit employer, any local government with 50 or more full-time employees...
by rondelord | May 17, 2015 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – An anti-union bill is stirring up what may be Louisiana’s first real battle between business and labor unions in a generation. The measure is scheduled for a Tuesday debate before the full House. If approved, it would bar police,...
