COMMENTARY | When Government Silences Its Own Workers, We All Lose If agencies are allowed to punish speech they don’t like, silence becomes the norm. And when silence becomes normal, everyone loses.

Federal workers are being punished for speech, not misconduct. When agencies punish speech they don’t like, silence becomes the norm. And when silence becomes normal, everyone loses.

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#FreeSpeech #PublicEmployees

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The Public Administration Employees Association in Lebanon condemned unjust tax hikes and called for salary committee inclusion, back pay, equal gas allocations, and a four-day work week, planning a strike on Feb 19-20.

#Lebanon #LaborRights #PublicEmployees

PERS briefing warns of rising employer rates as pension-bond relief expires District finance staff explained PERS basics and warned that pension-obligation bond relief will expire in 2028, likely raising employer contribution rates materially and creating multi-million-dollar budget pressure.

The Newberg-Dundee School Board is facing a looming financial storm as pension-bond relief is set to expire in 2028, potentially driving employer contribution rates sky-high!

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#OR #BudgetPressure #PublicEmployees

Committee reviews LB820 to consolidate NPERS rules, clear transfer language and allow future Roth option LB820, introduced as a committee cleanup bill, would consolidate ID-document language across retirement plans, change the NPERS director title to executive director, clarify state contribution language for school and OSERS plans, add tax-treatment language to permit Roth-designated deferred-compensation accounts if implemented, and repeal obsolete OSERS interim-governance provisions.

Nebraska's LB820 is set to streamline retirement plan rules and introduce a game-changing Roth option for deferred compensation—could this reshape the future of employee benefits?

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#NE #RetirementReform #TaxTreatment #CitizenPortal #PublicEmployees

CalPERS explains PEPRA changes that affect new members’ benefits CalPERS presented an overview of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), explaining it took effect Jan. 1, 2013; it generally applies to members who joined on or after that date, reduces some retirement formulas, raises minimum retirement ages for non‑safety members and limits compensation used to calculate benefits.

Discover how the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act is reshaping retirement benefits for new CalPERS members and what it means for your future!

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#CA #RetirementReform #CitizenPortal #PublicEmployees #CivicAccountability

Portrait of a man with a this mustache and slightly raised eyebrow wearing a suit and tie. An Ohio-shaped pin is on his lapel. From the AFSCME Communications Department Records, Walter P. Reuther Library, Wayne State University.

Is that Ron Burgundy in the archives?? 👀 Nope, it's Russ Murray, Executive Director of @ocsea11.bsky.social, in 1985. OCSEA affiliated with AFSCME in 1983, the same year Ohio public employees got the right to collectively bargain. #LaborHistory #Anchorman #CollectiveBargaining #PublicEmployees

Webinar | Environmental Protection, Public Service, and the Rise of Authoritarianism Listen in on an important discussion on the threats to environmental protection and public employees during the rise of authoritarianism.

How does rising authoritarianism threaten environmental protection and public service? Experts from PEER, Environmental Protection Network, and Next Interior shared their insights during last week's webinar.

Watch the recording today.
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#CivilService #PublicEmployees

STATEMENT | We’re Entering Unprecedented Territory With This Shutdown - PEER.org This shutdown is not just a budget standoff – it’s being weaponized to consolidate power in the Executive Branch at the direct expense of the American people.

This government shutdown has crossed into unprecedented territory. Instead of just a budget standoff, it’s being used to dismantle oversight, sideline federal workers, and expand executive power.

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#GovernmentShutdown #PublicEmployees #Shutdown

Public Servants In British Columbia Are On Strike The workers could secure a deal that starts to address the affordability crisis they and so many others face.

I stand with BC’s public workers.

Public Servants In British Columbia Are On Strike

The workers could secure a deal that starts to address the affordability crisis they and so many others face. #bcpoli #publicemployees #BCGEU #union #affordability

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Health Team Discusses Rising Medical Costs and Premium Increases Post Pandemic Health team anticipates 11 to 12 percent premium hikes while exploring cost reduction strategies.

Davis County officials are grappling with a potential 12% hike in healthcare premiums as they brainstorm innovative strategies to combat skyrocketing medical costs.

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#UT #CitizenPortal #PublicEmployees #FinancialWellbeing #HealthcareCosts

You are invited to join a webinar: Environmental Protection, Public Service and the Rise of Authoritarianism. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. After nine months of the Trump administration, it is important to recognize the moment we are in – one where the fate of our work protecting public employees and the environment is inextricably linked to our ability to combat the rise in authoritarianism and promote democratic values in our country. Join us for an important, engaging and interactive discussion on the threats to environmental protection and public employees during the rise of authoritarianism and explore how we in the environmental movement can be more effective in our work. Speakers will include Tim Whitehouse, PEER’s executive director, Joanna Citron Day, PEER’s general counsel and Kyla J. Bennett, PEER’s science policy director, as well as special guests.

📅 On Oct 7 at 4pm ET, join us for an important, interactive webinar on the threats facing environmental protection and public employees during the rise of authoritarianism.

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#Authoritarianism
#Environment
#PublicEmployees

No passports, no study abroad: China limits public employees travel

🚫 🇨🇳 ➡️ ✈️ 🏫❌ #ChinaTravelRestrictions #PublicEmployees

Does Trump’s Free Speech Order Protect Only Allies? EPA Employees Suspended for Exercising Rights Trump Pledged to Protect

Approximately 140 EPA employees were placed on leave after signing a letter of dissent. This action raises serious concerns about retaliation against public employees for exercising their First Amendment rights.

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#PublicEmployees

June 7, 2023 Advisory Opinion [Alabama Ethics Comission] AO2023-02 Revolving Door / Public Employee

AL. State Agencies:Alabama News Beacon #AlabamaEthics #PublicEmployees #RevolvingDoor #EthicsCommission #AdvisoryOpinion

Trump Blinks on Loyalty Oath Essays for Job Applicants Essays on Advancing Trump Agenda Will Not Be Mandatory or “Scored”

After PEER filed a legal complaint, the Office of Personnel Management withdrew a blatantly illegal policy that would have forced applicants to explain how they'd show "political loyalty" to administration priorities.

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#FederalEmployees #PublicEmployees #PublicService

Agency leaders express concerns over new hiring amid economic instability Officials warn about potential consequences of increasing positions amid uncertain economic conditions.

Oregon's budget committee is raising alarms about the risks of hiring new staff amidst economic instability—could this jeopardize future funding and employee welfare?

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#OR #PublicEmployees #BudgetaryStability #EconomicConcerns

Major AFGE Victory: Judge Extends Block on Trump’s Mass Layoffs of Federal Workers In a major victory for federal workers and the American people they serve, a judge last week granted a preliminary injunction ruling that President Trump cannot implement mass layoffs of federal worke...

@aflcio.org @aft.org #courts #publicemployees #federalworkers #gop #trump

Higher bills, new benefits on the way for State Health Plan members in NC Deductibles will double for some, premiums could potentially more than double, and people on the plan will also find themselves paying more for prescriptions, primary care visits and other costs.

The vote on premiums is scheduled for later this summer because the #StateHealthPlan's leaders have been waiting to see how much money the state legislature will give them in the new state budget. #NorthCarolina #PublicEmployees

Reminder these are public employees NOT CIA agents in deep cover in a hostile nation, #PublicEmployees

We offer our sincere gratitude to all public service employees whose dedication & commitment make communities throughout the Midwest Region safer, healthier & better every day.

#PublicServiceRecognitionWeek #PSRW #PublicEmployees #LIUNA #FeelThePower

This #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek, we salute all of our brothers & sisters in uniform for their commitment, courage & service.

#ThankYou for protecting our communities & making #LIUNA proud every day!

#PSRW #PublicEmployees #FeelThePower

City budget faces revenue declines despite moderate growth forecasts City officials report significant revenue declines and ongoing refund impacts for next year's budget.

St. Louis City is grappling with a staggering $16.4 million shortfall as budget discussions reveal unexpected revenue declines and hefty tax refunds.

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#LouisCityLouisCounty #MO #PublicEmployees #FiscalTransparency #RevenueChallenges #CitizenPortal #StLouisBudget

City Council reviews FY26 budget with $101B proposed increase and unfunded liabilities City Council discusses FY26 budget highlights, including $607.4M general fund and $632.6M liabilities.

St. Louis is facing a $632.6 million unfunded liability, but with a proposed budget of $101.41 billion, the City Council is determined to turn financial challenges into opportunities for growth and stability.

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#LouisCityLouisCounty #MO #PublicEmployees #BudgetTransparency

It takes a lot of hard working people to keep America's states, towns, and communities running. @afscme.bsky.social tv spot, 1979. #LaborUnions #LaborHistory #PublicEmployees #TVCommercials #VintageAds #TheUnionThatWorksForYou youtu.be/kiB6ajdanSY?...

Puff, puff, no pass: Legislature shuns bills to shield parents, public workers who use medical marijuana The bills’ sponsor calls it ‘patently unfair’ that legal users are being penalized.

"Two weeks from Sine Die, a pair of proposals that would protect parents and public employees who legally consume medical marijuana (MMJ) from being treated like criminal drug users are likely to die without hearings."
#MedicalMarijuana #MedicalCannabis #Florida #Parents #Protect #PublicEmployees

"Experienced people are disappearing from public service and that's bad news. When the quality of service goes down, your community goes down with it."

@afscme.bsky.social tv ad, 1982. #LaborUnions #LaborHistory #TVCommercials #PublicService #PublicEmployees
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10 years since Parks and Rec left us. With public employees being crapped on from the White House and wherever Elon exists, I may need to do another rewatch.

More Leslies and Rons; fewer Newports and Jamms.

More Entertainment720s; fewer gryzzls.

#ParksAndRec #LilSabastian #PublicEmployees

Public employees cannot use labor law to sue employers, California Supreme Court rules The California Supreme Court ruling curtails the ability of public employees in the state to seek help from the courts in labor disputes.

Public employees cannot use labor law to sue employers, California Supreme Court rules

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#PublicEmployees #LaborLaws #EmployeeRights #SuingYourEmployer #GovernmentWorkers #EmployeeRights

IPERS may not make everything better, but it’s something to look forward to. Sometimes that’s all it takes.

#raygun #ipers #iowa #publicemployees

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Higher Social Security Payments for Millions President Biden signed a bill that increases Social Security payments for millions of public employees, rectifying a long-standing inequality.

President Biden signed a bill that increases Social Security payments for millions of public employees, rectifying a long-standing inequality.

#socialsecurity
#publicemployees
#tgcnews
#globalcommonsnews
#globalcommons

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