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Millions of public workers are set to get higher Social Security benefits. Here's why

The Social Security Fairness Act increases benefits for nearly three million public employees, eliminating provisions that reduced payments for workers with other pensions.

Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees

The Senate's bipartisan bill aims to enhance Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million public employees, rectifying long-standing inequities.

Biden Signs Bill to Raise Social Security Payments for Millions of Pensioners

The Social Security Fairness Act aims to increase payments for nearly 3 million public workers by eliminating restrictive provisions.

Higher Social Security payments coming for millions of people from bill that Biden is signing

The Social Security Fairness Act aims to enhance benefits for public employees, addressing a historical disparity.

About 400,000 Californians due bigger Social Security payments under new federal law

New Social Security legislation in the US will provide retroactive benefits to public employees, affecting about 400,000 recipients in California.

Biden signs bill to boost social security payments for millions of public workers

The Social Security Fairness Act ensures economic security for public service workers by enhancing their retirement benefits, addressing disparities not updated in 20 years.

Millions of public workers are set to get higher Social Security benefits. Here's why

The Social Security Fairness Act increases benefits for nearly three million public employees, eliminating provisions that reduced payments for workers with other pensions.

Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees

The Senate's bipartisan bill aims to enhance Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million public employees, rectifying long-standing inequities.

Biden Signs Bill to Raise Social Security Payments for Millions of Pensioners

The Social Security Fairness Act aims to increase payments for nearly 3 million public workers by eliminating restrictive provisions.

Higher Social Security payments coming for millions of people from bill that Biden is signing

The Social Security Fairness Act aims to enhance benefits for public employees, addressing a historical disparity.

About 400,000 Californians due bigger Social Security payments under new federal law

New Social Security legislation in the US will provide retroactive benefits to public employees, affecting about 400,000 recipients in California.

Biden signs bill to boost social security payments for millions of public workers

The Social Security Fairness Act ensures economic security for public service workers by enhancing their retirement benefits, addressing disparities not updated in 20 years.
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Closures, Social Security checks, furloughs: What a government shutdown might mean

Congress must act by Friday to avoid a government shutdown, impacting funding and federal employees during the holidays.
#wisconsin-politics

Wisconsin to Overturn Act 10 and Give Workers Unions More Power

A judge ruled Act 10 unconstitutional, marking the end of its lasting impact on public employee rights in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin court strikes down controversial law in a win for labor

Recent court ruling could restore collective bargaining rights for public employees in Wisconsin after years of weakening by legislation.

Wisconsin to Overturn Act 10 and Give Workers Unions More Power

A judge ruled Act 10 unconstitutional, marking the end of its lasting impact on public employee rights in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin court strikes down controversial law in a win for labor

Recent court ruling could restore collective bargaining rights for public employees in Wisconsin after years of weakening by legislation.
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Brentwood city employees negotiating contract unhappy over comments by vice mayor

City employees expressed concerns over contract negotiations and comments made by a councilmember about misinformation.
Vice Mayor Meyer emphasized the need for dialogue despite restrictions on discussing confidential negotiations.

Kathy Hochul must continue to nix those costly public employee sweeteners

Gov. Hochul is urged to veto pension-sweetener bills to prevent further financial strain on taxpayers and local governments.

NJ superintendent, school admin husband rake in $600K annually - but actually live in Florida, possibly violating state law

New Jersey educators making over $600,000 reportedly live in Florida, potentially violating state law prohibiting out-of-state residency for public employees.

5 charts that show how California cities spent $37 billion on public employees last year

Public employees are essential to city operations but represent a significant financial burden.
Compensation costs for city workers in California have significantly increased over the years.
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We urge Gov. Jim Pillen to end the dispute over remote work and negotiate with state employees * Nebraska Examiner

The Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations ruled that remote work terms don't need negotiation, impacting state employees' work conditions.
Governor Pillen's preference for in-person work reflects a longstanding debate over the pros and cons of remote assignments.

California wanted state workers back in the office. Here's how many have returned

Most workers have returned to offices, but enforcement of return policies varies by department.

We urge Gov. Jim Pillen to end the dispute over remote work and negotiate with state employees * Nebraska Examiner

The Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations ruled that remote work terms don't need negotiation, impacting state employees' work conditions.
Governor Pillen's preference for in-person work reflects a longstanding debate over the pros and cons of remote assignments.

California wanted state workers back in the office. Here's how many have returned

Most workers have returned to offices, but enforcement of return policies varies by department.
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NY Democrats suck up to Big Labor with another pricey pension perk

Public employees hired after 2012 may see juicier pensions based on salaries from the last three years, adding $4.4 billion to taxpayer debt.
Even Tier 6 public employees in New York enjoy generous and tax-exempt pension benefits, contrasting with the private sector.

L.A. officials had been hoping to fill vacant city jobs. The new plan? Eliminate them

Los Angeles' political leaders are concerned about the large number of vacant positions in city government, hindering their ability to provide services.
A looming budget shortfall, fueled by new raises for public employees, may lead to a slowdown in hiring and elimination of vacant positions.
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