Vallejo strikes deal to avoid bankruptcy Feb 29, 2008
Like many California cities, Vallejo promised its employees salaries, benefits and retirement packages that it can't afford to pay, signing generous labor contracts during economically flush times, said Marcia Fritz, vice president of the California Foundation for Fiscal Responsibility. "It's a nightmare for city governments because they have to continue to pay these benefits that were granted when they had extra money from real estate and sales tax," Fritz said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Vexed in Vallejo Feb 28, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008. SF Chronicle Submissions. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Full Story... Feb 19, 2008
ESOPs provide tax benefits and retirement plans for both the owner selling and the employees buying. The community benefits, too, because the jobs and tax capacity stay in the area. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Otter okays infrastructure grant Feb 9, 2008
He said before the plant opens, High Desert will look to fill 20 to 30 more positions, all of which pay very competitive wages and provide full benefits and retirement packages. The South Idaho Press does not allow comments to be posted directly to the web. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Do not elect a U.S. senator Jan 28, 2008
Senators have created a wonderful world of perks, high salaries with automatic pay raises, excellent health care benefits and retirement benefits, not for their constituents, but for themselves. Moreover, senators belong to an inefficient organization that conducts business at a snail's pace. (Florida Times-Union)
University’s economic footprint: $1.5 billion Jan 17, 2008
OSU s footprint may be even greater because it omits health benefits and retirement pay for its employees and uses information that is up to several years old, Simmons said. Newer, bigger numbers such as from a construction boom on campus would result in even higher figures. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Symphony Musicians Approach New Rounds Of Contract Talks Optimistically Jan 15, 2008
"We need for the city to understand that we deserve a decent salary and benefits and retirement, and we've spent our lives playing music and studying. That's what we're asking for -- to be treated decently," Wright said. Representatives for the city told Channel 4 they came close to an agreement right before the holidays and hope to build on that progress to perhaps have the symphony back in concert as early as next weekend. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Continue reading Jan 4, 2008
Good Job wrote on Jan 3, 2008 3:53 PM:" I'm sure the CHief of Police and Council still don't think these everyday hero's deserve better pay, benefits and retirement. But, because the guy was not a local "Politico" this is just another "no big deal" as the CHief and Council see it. "He is just doing what we pay him to do". I still ahven't heard those magic words from anyone. Come on DB, Dennis, Mike, Don, Sandy, Jim and "Big Tommy W." Just say it, "they are worth the investment to our community".... (Selma Enterprise, CA)
Group pushing to incorporate Rancho Santa Fe Dec 24, 2007
Cityhood opponents say they don't like the sound of new taxes, as well as the costs of municipal employees' salaries, benefits and retirement pensions. While the new city would provide some services, fire protection, water, sewer and school services would continue to come from separate, taxpayer-funded districts. (North County Times)
Officers: Proposed pension plan not competitive Dec 21, 2007
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Army pays vet $725 for wrong imprisonment Dec 14, 2007
Samuel Snow, 83, wants medical benefits and retirement pay from the Army since his conviction was overturned ... Snow said he wants his name cleared, medical benefits and retirement pay. (CNN)
Army Pays $725 To WWII Vet For Unfair Trial, Imprisonment Dec 13, 2007
Snow said he wants his name cleared, medical benefits and retirement pay. But at age 83 and in poor health, he said he wonders if he will live long enough to see it happen. (WTKR.com, VA)
Recruitment Tactics For Today Nov 29, 2007
Health and wellness benefits and retirement packages are important to Boomers. Generation X: Born in the mid 1960 s to 1980. (Suite101.com)
Dreams to Reality builds a client's self-esteem as well as a wardrobe suitable for work Nov 7, 2007
I wanted benefits and retirement. I didn't want to be 60 and have nothing. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Somerset company may outsource 80 jobs Oct 22, 2007
Anti-Union wrote on Oct 9, 2007 8:10 AM:" LSH,I can respond. Why does someone who performs one task that can be done by a robot deserve to make 14-15 dollars per hour? How do they deserve benefits? How do they deserve vacation? My argument is not that unions aren't neccessary, but I am trying to say that unions are demanding too much. The employees have some sort of expectation even though they have no education and the job they do can be carried out by the next job applicant. Take for example... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
CAW shelves right to strike Oct 17, 2007
Under the deal, a joint "employee relations review committee" of three Magna representatives and three top CAW officials will discuss overall goals and projects and negotiate a national agreement covering wages, shift premiums, benefits and retirement programs. There would be some alterations to the deal reflecting local conditions. (Toronto Star)
Sprint May Find Replacing Forsee Won't Be Enough to Gain on AT&T, Verizon Oct 10, 2007
Forsee's executive termination package, including stock options, health benefits and retirement fund contributions, was valued at $55. 5 million on Dec. 29, 2006, according to a regulatory filing from April. (Bloomberg)
Nurses deserve competitive wages Oct 6, 2007
Whether you acknowledge it or not, the answer is wages, benefits and retirement and, in nurses cases, a safe working environment. If we arent competitive, we will continue to have problems retaining our nurses and rely on temporary staffing. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Menino, Patrick oppose temporary casino Sep 25, 2007
"Resort casinos will create 20,000 new middle-class jobs with good wages, generous benefits and retirement security," the ad said. "We paid for this message because we support Governor Patrick and his efforts to promote economic development in Massachusetts.". (Boston Globe)
Multi-National SC Johnson Heads AARP's 2007 List of Best Employers for Workers Over 50 Sep 25, 2007
The company also offers comprehensive financial benefits and retirement planning tools. Other large, successful companies, including the Principal Financial Group (#9) and Michelin North America (#44), gained honors in what is the seventh year of AARP's annual Best Employers search. (PR Newswire)
SC Johnson named best employer by AARP Sep 25, 2007
The company also offers comprehensive financial benefits and retirement planning tools. Another Wisconsin company, Mercy Health System of Janesville, ranked second on the list after being ranked first in 2006. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Chippewa Ford closes Sep 19, 2007
Updated Sep 18, 2007 - 10:28:21 am CDT. in print and online, 24/7. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Paramedics say M'ville didn't try to save EMS Aug 30, 2007
Lake and Porter County Paramedic wrote on Aug 22, 2007 11:31 PM:" I want to address a few of the issues that were brought up by Private Medic. First, yes, most municipal medics started at private services. It is a good place to get experience in medical care. But, private EMS services are a stepping stone to bigger and better places. I know of only a few medics that have not wanted to move onto municipal jobs that provide better benefits and retirement plans that the private services do not... (Northwest Indiana Times)
Pay increases impact budget Jul 24, 2007
That does not include matching benefits and retirement increases. Some construction costs for the reconfiguration project have also been figured into those numbers. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Cuts could leave scars on county staff levels Jul 19, 2007
Most of the $50 million shortfall the county is experiencing is due to rising employee benefits and retirement costs and employee pay raises negotiated in prior years. The budget the supervisors are wrestling with this week already includes millions of dollars of cuts to county departments. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Hinds school board to vote on budget Jul 11, 2007
That new money, Superintendent Stephen Handley said recently, will cover teachers' Legislature-approved 3 percent raises and increased costs for benefits and retirement. Other funding sources will cover average 3 percent raises for the rest of the districts employees, including custodial and clerical workers. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Family-business owners should re-evaluate their retirement plans Jul 2, 2007
They not only have to market their company and generate revenue daily, but they also experience many external pressures created by over-regulation, especially in the areas of employee benefits and retirement planning. One solution is to consider whether a nonqualified retirement plan provides more options for the employer than a qualified retirement plan. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Layoffs of three town of Raymond employees deemed necessary Jun 15, 2007
With that in mind, it was necessary to look at things like wages, salaries, benefits and retirement packages. It was not an option to look at fixed items within discretionary spending. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Appraisal district reports to council Jun 6, 2007
"Overall health benefits and retirement is up," Mitchell said. He commented that supplies and printing is going to stay close to the same as last year as well as data processing. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Lowe-Pay Gripes May 25, 2007
Gozan pointed out that many other factors contribute to ballooning severance packages, including accelerated vesting of stock, covering tax liabilities on benefits and retirement benefits. Home Depot CEO Nardelli became a lightning rod for complaints about excessive executive pay, culminating in his resignation in January. (New York Post -- Business)
School enrollment is slipping; that's a fact May 20, 2007
Lisa wrote on May 19, 2007 10:56 PM:" It's irritating to me that my son/"student" seems to be little more than a dollar sign for the school districts he City (for that matter). How can I believe otherwise...when every year, the districts have their hands out for a raise...and every year there is some kind of budget shortfall and the student's programs take the hit - not the district employees. Before anyone wants to start whining about how little the teachers make, let me tell you I know a... (North County Times)
Hiring a superintendent is a pricey proposition May 16, 2007
David Murphy, who retired as Davis superintendent in March, had been earning a total compensation salary, benefits and retirement of about 192,000 when he retired in February. Interim superintendent J. Richard Whitmore is being paid 164,379 plus 10,000 in health benefits, travel expenses and some other expenses that are prorated on a monthly basis. (Davis Enterprise, CA)
VA employees receive about $1 million in bonuses May 11, 2007
Regional public relations spokesman Jennifer Horton said it was impossible to compare compensation rates between the public and private sectors exactly, given federal benefits and retirement pensions, but an administrator in the Regional Health system of similarly sized VA facilities at Fort Meade and Hot Springs would be paid between 133,000 and 200,000, depending upon experience. Contact Mary Garrigan at 394-8410 or mary. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Staff packages - one size doesnt fit all Apr 23, 2007
Finally, those towards the end of their career will care more about health benefits and retirement accounts as well as some partnership accounts, he explained. In many of the regional strategic rewards survey done, Watson Wyatt discovered that there wasa lot of misperception between what employers and employees felt were valuable to employees. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Latest Washington news, sports, business and entertainment: Apr 18, 2007
The newspaper says they don't agree on hot-button items such as compensation, scheduling, insurance benefits and retirement. (Seattle Post-Intelligencer; not for online use in the Seattle area). (Longview Daily News, WA)
Schodack seeks support for library survey Apr 7, 2007
A library will require hiring a library director and staff, along with salary, benefits and retirement funding. Materials to stock the library would need to be purchased and then there are the costs associated with operating a library. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Port Authority curtails special pension deal Apr 5, 2007
Drastic reductions in benefits and retirement eligibility, an indefinite pay freeze and other reforms are prompting others to make career decisions, too. "No doubt we'll experience some slips when so many veteran employees leave over a short period of time," Mr. Bland said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Weirton steelworkers debate USW merger Mar 20, 2007
For years, the USW has tried to persuade the tiny but vocal independent union to merge, arguing workers would see improved wages, benefits and retirement security. The 56-year-old ISU resisted, but the pressure to merge grew as the steel industry shrank and U.S. companies either shut down or were gobbled up by global conglomerates. (NEPA News, PA)
W.Va. union to vote on merging with United Steelworkers Mar 7, 2007
For years, the USW has tried to persuade the tiny but vocal independent ISU to merge, arguing West Virginia workers would see improved wages, benefits and retirement security. The 56-year-old union resisted, but the pressure to merge continued to grow. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Brown & Brown closes on ALCOS purchase Mar 3, 2007
Daytona Beach-based Thursday closed on its purchase of ALCOS Inc. - a Sterling Heights-based privately held insurance, employee benefits and retirement planning firm - for an undisclosed amount. ALCOS, with annual revenues of about $18 million, will continue to operate from Sterling Heights and Ann Arbor, Mich. (Orlando Business Journal)
Fire Largo Manager, Official Says Feb 27, 2007
" Commissioners will consider the resolution during a special meeting at 6 p.m. today at city hall, 201 N. Highland Ave. A large crowd is expected, and additional police and fire personnel will be on hand. "Our city is stressed and in turmoil," Black wrote in a memo to the commission, Mayor Pat Gerard and Stanton. Stanton, 48, would be put on paid administrative leave during his removal from office. The 14-year city manager disclosed Wednesday to select city leaders and the media that he is... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
New system won't replace funds Feb 24, 2007
For people above a certain income, their level will have to continue to contribute to a supplementary private pension scheme," said Jonathan Dixon, the National Treasury's chief director for financial sector policy. He was addressing the media on Friday at the launch of a discussion paper on social security and retirement reform. A big, big issue Manuel announced on Wednesday that the South African government was considering the introduction of a mandatory, earning-related social security... (iAfrica.com)
[Meet the CEO]Hewitt creates a happier place to work Feb 6, 2007
"Companies in Korea probably already have solid people programs in recruitment, development, compensation, benefits and retirement. However they may not be maximizing the link between these programs," Suri said. "And if your organization is undergoing a change - a restructuring, merger, or downsizing - you really have no time to lose," he added. (Korea Herald, Korea)
LETTERS TO THE WEB EDITOR Feb 1, 2007
If you can't think of a worthy story, write about reporters, their pay, benefits and retirement. Carolyn Basham Longview. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
Sale of W.Va. mill could lead to end of independent union Jan 22, 2007
"We get along well, and I would encourage him _ and have in the past _ to sit down and talk with us about merging the ISU and the USW. "In terms of wages, benefits and retirement security, it would be huge improvements for his members," McCall says. "And it would have been a year ago if he'd joined us then. " Esmark and the USW will first appeal to the pocketbook: Esmark's profit-sharing plan with the USW spans the company, so gains at one operation are shared by all. If Weirton tries to go it... (NEPA News, PA)
IDOT looks to employ veterans Jan 8, 2007
The starting salary for each of the union jobs is about $45,000, with medical benefits and retirement packages, Martin said. "They (veterans) have worked hard, they have risked their lives," Martin said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
