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March 08, 2010
NYSUT scores again
Amid Governor David Paterson's various troubles, a bill quietly was introduced last week--at his request--offering a pension sweetener to public employees represented by a single union: New York State United Teachers.
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March 05, 2010
1.4 percent raises for federal workers
President Barack Obama wants to limit raises of federal government employees to 1.4 percent--far less than the 4 percent raises most New York State workers expect in the coming year.
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March 01, 2010
How 'bout a yard sale to fund pay raises?
Teachers at the Iroquois School District, eyeing annual raises as high as 8 percent, are suggesting the district hold a "yard sale" to sell old equipment, switch to a four-day workweek, or curtail use of substitute teachers.
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February 22, 2010
Pre-arbitration capitulation
The city of White Plains is the latest example of how arbitration can produce bloated and unaffordable labor contracts.
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February 18, 2010
Retiree health benefits: unfunded promises
New York--despite facing a $55 billion liability--is one of 20 states that has set aside absolutely nothing to pay for the growing cost of health insurance for retired public employees, according to a national report.
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February 16, 2010
Recession. What recession?
New York state employees, unlike those in the private sector, have been largely untouched by the recession.
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February 12, 2010
Albany police union chief: No tears for taxpayers
Don't expect the president of the Albany Police Officers Union to win any community relations awards, especially from the city's beleaguered taxpayers.
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February 08, 2010
Westchester legislators table nonunion health contributions
Westchester County employees have no reason to complain about the high cost of their health insurance--$7,992 for individuals and approximately $22,000 for families, because they pay nothing for it--unless they are property taxpayers.
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February 05, 2010
White Plains tiptoes on health benefits
With the City of White Plains facing a potential 23.5 percent tax hike, you might expect bold action to curb health care costs. Instead city politicians took a timid approach likely to produce small savings this year.
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February 01, 2010
NYS employee benefits skyrocket
For every $100, the state of New York spends on employee salaries, it now spends another $44 on benefits. That figure will jump to $62 dollars in three years, according to the budget division.
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