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This post was written by Michael Barry in response to Opinion: CT can’t afford these state raises, benefits by Red Jahncke and Andrew Biggs, published in the Middletown Press on April 1, 2022. I am responding to an April 1,…
Public employees across the nation give back to their communities in extraordinary ways every single day. From donating to food banks to helping neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have always been there when their community needs them the…
Contrary to popular belief, many Americans are not living a lavish retirement. While some may enjoy the occasional trip or indulge in a new hobby or two, let’s be clear–the average retiree is by no means wealthy. In fact, most…
Public employees across the nation give back to their communities in extraordinary ways every single day. From donating to food banks to helping neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have always been there when their community needs them the…
Every day, you rely on public employees. When you drive on the highway, when you drink clean water, when your garbage is collected, or when your kids are in public school, you – and 330 million other Americans – are…
Public school staff shortages continue to be a significant issue across the country, and Americans agree enough is not being done to retain teachers. While this problem existed before the Covid-19 pandemic, its economic impact and other pre-existing workforce issues…
Public employees across the nation give back to their communities in extraordinary ways every single day. From donating to food banks to helping neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have always been there when their community needs them the…
As we often say, each public employee has a story. Today’s blog post features the stories of three Arizona retirees and their careers working in public service. Judy Kennedy, Retired Teacher & Administrator Career Highlights: My career highlights include…
Kansas public employees are facing a bill that would move future public employees hired after July 1, 2024, into a thrift-savings plan and strip them from access to a pension through the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS). This includes…
Public employees across the nation give back to their communities in extraordinary ways every single day. From donating to food banks to helping neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have always been there when their community needs them the…
Recruitment and retention of public employees continues to be a significant issue facing states around the country. Public employees, on average, make substantially less than they would in private-sector jobs, often putting them at a disadvantage economically. However, pensions continue…
Public employees across the nation give back to their communities in extraordinary ways every single day. From donating to food banks to helping neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have always been there when their community needs them the…