Pension Challenge and Reform The pension challenge continues to be a key topic of discussion in nearly every corner of the Commonwealth. It is a question on the minds of many, and increasingly on the minds of Pennsylvania taxpayers who ultimately bear the cost of the system through their tax dollars. All of these stakeholders, …
The Commonwealth has rejected our contract proposal’s. No surprise there. We are off to Interest Arbitration. The dates are April 21,22,23 and April 28,29,30   Robert Storm Eastern Region Vice President rstorm@pscoa.org www.pscoa.org
The bill is now positioned to be voted in the House Monday. A unanimous vote was achieved on the amendment. Â HB 976Â Â Fleck, Michael (R) Â Act establishing a bill of rights for correctional officers during certain investigations by Dept. of Corrections; authorizing certain civil suits by correctional officers; & providing for impact of collective bargaining …
Capitolwire: Tobash’s hybrid public pension proposal ‘holds lots of potential’ as pension reform talks continue. When asked about Tobash’s pension reform proposal, state Budget Secretary Zogby said the plan “holds a lot of potential and is very consistent with the principles and goals embodied in Gov. Corbett’s reform plan.” By Chris Comisac Capitolwire HARRISBURG (Jan. …
In case you missed it: Interest Arbitration for the new contract will be in April of this year, as the Commonwealth has rejected our proposals. Â We will keep you updated as things progress.
Corbett says he’d sign bill ending deduction of union dues By Andrew Staub | PA Independent Gov. Tom Corbett didn’t say much about so-called paycheck protection legislation, but what he said this week held plenty of weight. Pennsylvania’s Republican governor said that should the legislation barring the automatic deduction of union dues from a public …