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. 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 …
HARRISBURG – State revenue demands drive a fresh look at a trio of initiatives that Gov. Tom Corbett pushed for all last year but could not get over the finish line. Senate and House Republican leaders cited the potential of new revenue for state programs last week as they discussed legislation to: – Reduce public …
Important Information About the PEBTF’s Get Healthy Program and the Contribution Waiver Requirement for July 1, 2014 Just to clarify the highlighted section the H1 Bargaining Unit is at 3%.We will negotiate the contribution in this upcoming Interest Arbitration. The PEBTF sent this email out to all State Employees who are at 5%. Completion …
Pittsburgh Tribune Review DOJ closes investigation of Woods Run prison The Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that it closed its investigation of SCI-Pittsburgh at Woods Run, also known as Western Penitentiary, about two years after corrections officers were investigated and prosecuted for sexually assaulting inmates. The state, officials say, has implemented reforms to …