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Panel restores some pay for lawmakers, governor

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:04:43 -0400

SACRAMENTO, California - California lawmakers will get a pay raise of nearly $5,000 this year while the governor will see an increase of nearly $9,000 after a citizens' panel voted Wednesday to restore some of the cuts it made during the recession.

IRS draws new criticism over $70M employee bonuses

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:44:58 -0400

WASHINGTON - Already reeling from a pair of scandals, the Internal Revenue Service is drawing new criticism over plans to hand out millions of dollars in employee bonuses.

Report: MBTA bus maintenance costs are excessive

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:17:12 -0400

BOSTON - The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority could save $250 million over six years by bringing the cost of maintaining its bus fleet in line with other transit agencies around the country, according to a report released Wednesday by the Pioneer Institute.

Wis. public workers might pay more for retirement

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:43:08 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - Public employees in Wisconsin could see another increase in the contribution rates they pay into the Wisconsin Retirement System under a plan the system board is scheduled to consider Thursday.

Ex-workers sue over pay on Ore. public projects

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:08:25 -0400

EUGENE, Oregon - Former workers on public projects say in a federal court suit in Eugene they were underpaid and have asked for more than $3.5 million.

Workers' compensation changes focus of conference

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:05:43 -0400

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Changes to the state's workers' compensation system will be the focus of the Tennessee Workers' Compensation Educational Conference this week.

Suit: McDonald's wages put on costly debit card

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:17:07 -0400

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Suit: McDonald's wages put on costly debit card

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:47:22 -0400

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Judge: 650+ farm workers entitled to know wages

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:20:39 -0400

YAKIMA, Washington - A federal judge has ruled that a class of more than 650 farm workers should have had information about wages and other job conditions disclosed to them by the company that hired them.

Kauai to gather officials' salary data statewide

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:27:09 -0400

LIHUE, Hawaii - Kauai's personnel department will be comparing the salaries of the island's top officials with their counterparts in other counties, in anticipation of potential raises.

APNewsbreak: Ala. governor reinstating merit

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:05:48 -0400

MONTGOMERY, Alabama - Many Alabama state employees are going to get their first raises in five years.

Atlanta city employees to get pay raise

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:37:04 -0400

ATLANTA - Most Atlanta city employees will get a 3.5 raise under a new budget approved by the Atlanta City Council.

Dreams turn bitter for Bangladeshi garment workers

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:36:44 -0400

TEKANI, Bangladesh - Moushumi's family now has one of the largest homes in their village - two bedrooms plus a living area with walls made of sturdy brick. Her father and brother will soon have a small business out front, selling furniture her dad will make. There will be money to pay for her younger sister to get married when it's time.

NO company to pay nearly $60K in OT back wages

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:58:04 -0400

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana - A construction services employment agency has agreed to pay more than 100 workers nearly $60,000 in back wages after an investigation by the federal labor department.

Ky. community colleges raise tuition, salaries

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:45:16 -0400

CUMBERLAND, Kentucky - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents has voted to raise tuition by 2.86 percent and give faculty and staff pay raises of 2 percent.

Dubuque council considers pay boost for officials

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:27:10 -0400

DUBUQUE, Iowa - The Dubuque City Council will consider a proposal to give raises to themselves and the mayor.

Around 300 at U of L will accept buyouts

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:34:19 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - University of Louisville President James Ramsey says around 300 people have indicated they will accept a buyout plan offered in February.

Coverage may be unaffordable for low-wage workers

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:51:04 -0400

WASHINGTON - It's called the Affordable Care Act, but President Barack Obama's health care law may turn out to be unaffordable for many low-wage workers, including employees at big chain restaurants, retail stores and hotels.

Kenyan legislators agree to lower pay after outcry

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:26:35 -0400

NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenyan legislators have agreed to lower salaries, a government commission said Wednesday, after weeks of demanding higher pay which sparked off public outcry and protests.

State employees to receive raises in proposed deal

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:02:13 -0400

SACRAMENTO, California - About 95,000 state employees could be in line for a 4.5 percent pay raise as part of a tentative three-year agreement reached Tuesday between Gov. Jerry Brown and California's largest public employee union.

Mass. lawmakers weigh minimum-wage increase

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:12:16 -0400

BOSTON - Advocates for a higher Massachusetts minimum wage packed a Statehouse hearing Tuesday, saying an increase is a matter of fairness and would boost the economy.

Pittsburgh Symphony has new musicians' contract

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:26:54 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has reached a 3-year contract with its musicians, nearly restoring their pay to levels in 2010-11, after which they took a pay cut to help the symphony get its finances in order.

RI bill would aid those caring for sick relatives

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:59:14 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Rhode Islanders could get paid time off to care for a new child or ill parent or spouse under legislation moving through the state's General Assembly.

Overtime for state workers continues to increase

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:10:00 -0400

TOPEKA, Kansas - A therapist at Larned State Hospital made nearly $51,000 in overtime last year, and a licensed practical nurse at the hospital made an extra $40,000, according to state records.

Lafourche considers workers' pay in emergencies

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 11:23:13 -0400

THIBODAUX, Louisiana - Lafourche Parish government employees get paid time and a half for the hours they work during hurricanes or other declared emergencies. But one councilman wants to pay them up to three times their usual rate.