Post by libby on Feb 1, 2016 22:05:32 GMT -6
Bill that would give state employees pay raises every 5 years aims to curb turnover
LINCOLN — Getting another 6¼ cents per hour may not mean a whole lot for state employees’ paychecks.
But if given on each five-year anniversary, it might be enough to slow the turnover of experienced state workers that has played a key part in several recent state scandals.
Representatives of the Nebraska Association of Public Employees, the largest state employees union, delivered that message to state lawmakers Monday, along with a petition signed by 1,280 state employees.
They urged support of Legislative Bill 896, a measure that would provide longevity pay increases for state employees.
Read more: www.omaha.com/news/legislature/bill-that-would-give-state-employees-pay-raises-every-years/article_70f8b440-9e88-52c3-895a-f80f6809b98d.html
LINCOLN — Getting another 6¼ cents per hour may not mean a whole lot for state employees’ paychecks.
But if given on each five-year anniversary, it might be enough to slow the turnover of experienced state workers that has played a key part in several recent state scandals.
Representatives of the Nebraska Association of Public Employees, the largest state employees union, delivered that message to state lawmakers Monday, along with a petition signed by 1,280 state employees.
They urged support of Legislative Bill 896, a measure that would provide longevity pay increases for state employees.
Read more: www.omaha.com/news/legislature/bill-that-would-give-state-employees-pay-raises-every-years/article_70f8b440-9e88-52c3-895a-f80f6809b98d.html