We Pushed, and They Budged

Governor, could you live on $800 a month?

In response to pressure, management improved their offer on core economics July 5. The rallies and unity breaks held all over the state last week are having an impact. Next: Call agency heads, Governor! 503 - 378 - 4582 We need Raises that keep pace with inflation  Affordable health insurance for all   A living wage for all state workers Please keep up the work site actions! If we don’t have a settlement July 28, we rally and march at 1:00 pm!

• 10/1/07: 2.5%, no less than $50 per month
• 10/1/08: 2.5%, no less than $50 per month
  
  This is a real step forward, but is still less than inflation — due to the timing of the raises. The rate of inflation was 3.2% in 2006 and is projected to be 2.4% in 2007.

• 7/1/07 to 12/31/08: Fully paid premiums for full timers


• 1/1/09-6/30/09: The State will pay an increase up to 12%; if costs go up more than that, the increase will be paid out of PEBB reserves.


• Part timers: The State will continue part-time subsidy but will not increase the amount.