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Dozens of National Public Radio (NPR) employees signed on to a letter suggesting that their now-former senior business editor Uri Berliner was spot on in his assessment of the liberal bias that has taken over the network.
Published: Monday, May 6th, 2024 @ 5:34 am By: Daily Wire
Dozens of National Public Radio (NPR) employees signed on to a letter suggesting that their now-former senior business editor Uri Berliner was spot on in his assessment of the liberal bias that has taken over the network.
 
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) put forth a rule that would make broadcasters publicly post the race and gender of their employees, drawing concerns that companies would be pressured into making hiring decisions based on identity.
Published: Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 @ 9:53 pm By: Daily Wire
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) put forth a rule that would make broadcasters publicly post the race and gender of their employees, drawing concerns that companies would be pressured into making hiring decisions based on identity.
 
RALEIGH - Public sector employees from state agencies and public institutions will be recognized today for completing the rigorous North Carolina Certified Public Manager® Program (CPM) during the program’s commencement ceremony.
Published: Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 @ 12:02 am By: ENC NOW
RALEIGH - Public sector employees from state agencies and public institutions will be recognized today for completing the rigorous North Carolina Certified Public Manager® Program (CPM) during the program’s commencement ceremony.
 
The insurance could be used to cover gender services for minors.
Published: Monday, November 6th, 2023 @ 9:55 am By: Daily Wire
The insurance could be used to cover gender services for minors.
 
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) recently opposed legislation that would require divestment from fossil fuel companies despite the agency’s support of the environmental, social, and corporate governance movement, also known as ESG.
Published: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 @ 9:51 pm By: Daily Wire
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) recently opposed legislation that would require divestment from fossil fuel companies despite the agency’s support of the environmental, social, and corporate governance movement, also known as ESG.
 
National Public Radio (NPR) employees accused the network’s CEO of racism during a virtual all-staff presentation last week detailing financial metrics and diversity level updates following the organization slashing approximately 10% of its workforce.
Published: Sunday, April 30th, 2023 @ 1:24 am By: Daily Wire
National Public Radio (NPR) employees accused the network’s CEO of racism during a virtual all-staff presentation last week detailing financial metrics and diversity level updates following the organization slashing approximately 10% of its workforce.
 
Public school employees who commit sexual offenses against students would face harsher penalties under a bill passed Feb. 21 by the North Carolina House K-12 Education Committee.
Public school employees who commit sexual offenses against students would face harsher penalties under a bill passed Feb. 21 by the North Carolina House K-12 Education Committee.
 
A bill to end payroll dues deductions for all public employees In North Carolina was introduced earlier this week.
A bill to end payroll dues deductions for all public employees In North Carolina was introduced earlier this week.
 
National Public Radio (NPR) announced Wednesday the network plans to cut the majority of vacant positions and slash around 10% of its current staff — approximately 100 employees — amid a “sharp decline” in advertisement revenues.
Published: Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 @ 3:00 am By: Daily Wire
National Public Radio (NPR) announced Wednesday the network plans to cut the majority of vacant positions and slash around 10% of its current staff — approximately 100 employees — amid a “sharp decline” in advertisement revenues.
 
House Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio and other GOP lawmakers have reportedly begun drafting a bill prohibiting federal employees from using Tiktok after federal communication officials urged the U.S. government to ban the video-sharing app to protect American citizens’ private data.
Published: Thursday, December 8th, 2022 @ 6:54 am By: Daily Wire
House Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio and other GOP lawmakers have reportedly begun drafting a bill prohibiting federal employees from using Tiktok after federal communication officials urged the U.S. government to ban the video-sharing app to protect American citizens’ private data.
 
Republican Blake Masters challenged Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) on Thursday over the Democrat’s support for legislation beefing up the IRS with up to 87,000 more employees while voting against an amendment that would have funded 18,000 more Border Patrol agents.
Published: Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 @ 1:24 pm By: Daily Wire
Republican Blake Masters challenged Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) on Thursday over the Democrat’s support for legislation beefing up the IRS with up to 87,000 more employees while voting against an amendment that would have funded 18,000 more Border Patrol agents.
 
The American Federation of Teachers union says its lobbying is to thank for the Biden administration's dramatic expansion of a program that forgives an unlimited amount of student loans for public employees, and that one teacher used it to get out of $450,000 in obligations.
The American Federation of Teachers union says its lobbying is to thank for the Biden administration's dramatic expansion of a program that forgives an unlimited amount of student loans for public employees, and that one teacher used it to get out of $450,000 in obligations.
 
Over 300 Virginia bureaucrats have quit since Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin announced in May that state employees must show up to their jobs following more than two years of remote work since the onset of the COVID pandemic.
Published: Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 @ 5:12 pm By: Daily Wire
Over 300 Virginia bureaucrats have quit since Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin announced in May that state employees must show up to their jobs following more than two years of remote work since the onset of the COVID pandemic.
 
SpaceX employees circulated an open letter criticizing CEO Elon Musk for his “behavior in the public sphere.” Those employees now find themselves out of a job, according to a Friday report from The New York Times.
Published: Sunday, June 26th, 2022 @ 2:31 am By: Daily Wire
SpaceX employees circulated an open letter criticizing CEO Elon Musk for his “behavior in the public sphere.” Those employees now find themselves out of a job, according to a Friday report from The New York Times.
 
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 2-8 as Correctional Officers and Correctional Employees Week in North Carolina, in recognition of the essential public service provided by employees in the state’s prison system.
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 2-8 as Correctional Officers and Correctional Employees Week in North Carolina, in recognition of the essential public service provided by employees in the state’s prison system.
 
Taxpayers could pay an extra $1.32 billion if public employees win the ability to collectively bargain, says a report by the John Locke Foundation.
Taxpayers could pay an extra $1.32 billion if public employees win the ability to collectively bargain, says a report by the John Locke Foundation.
 
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 4-10 as Correctional Officers and Correctional Employees Week in North Carolina, to recognize the important public service provided by employees in the state’s prison system.
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 4-10 as Correctional Officers and Correctional Employees Week in North Carolina, to recognize the important public service provided by employees in the state’s prison system.
 
North Carolina law bans government agencies from making contracts with unions and bans public employees from striking.
North Carolina law bans government agencies from making contracts with unions and bans public employees from striking.
 
In 2014, the North Carolina legislature passed a law to curb “pension spiking” among public employees.
In 2014, the North Carolina legislature passed a law to curb “pension spiking” among public employees.
 
Senate Republicans introduced Wednesday, Oct. 23, a pair of mini-budget bills that would raise pay for K-12 educators and university employees.
Senate Republicans introduced Wednesday, Oct. 23, a pair of mini-budget bills that would raise pay for K-12 educators and university employees.
 
Republican leadership continues to play games with teachers by excluding them from raises that other state employees received this week.
Republican leadership continues to play games with teachers by excluding them from raises that other state employees received this week.
 
It has been 52 days since Governor Roy Cooper sent Republican leaders a balanced budget compromise offer that included an 8.5% teacher pay raise that would keep North Carolina competitive in teacher salaries.
It has been 52 days since Governor Roy Cooper sent Republican leaders a balanced budget compromise offer that included an 8.5% teacher pay raise that would keep North Carolina competitive in teacher salaries.
 
Walt Disney Co. issued a blistering response to what the company describes as "gross and unfair" public criticisms of the way it treats its employees leveled by Abigail Disney, the granddaughter of co-founder Roy Disney.
Published: Saturday, July 20th, 2019 @ 8:23 am By: Daily Wire
Walt Disney Co. issued a blistering response to what the company describes as "gross and unfair" public criticisms of the way it treats its employees leveled by Abigail Disney, the granddaughter of co-founder Roy Disney.
 
Last week the Senate passed a budget that maintains the responsible budget growth that has defined Republican fiscal policies since 2011 and prioritizes tax relief, state employees who haven't received equitable treatment in previous years, and health care reform.
Published: Monday, June 3rd, 2019 @ 5:55 pm By: Stan Deatherage
Last week the Senate passed a budget that maintains the responsible budget growth that has defined Republican fiscal policies since 2011 and prioritizes tax relief, state employees who haven't received equitable treatment in previous years, and health care reform.
 
Before he became a household name in one of the most significant Supreme Court victories for public employees' First Amendment rights in decades, Mark Janus was warned by his worried mother about taking on powerful union forces.
Before he became a household name in one of the most significant Supreme Court victories for public employees' First Amendment rights in decades, Mark Janus was warned by his worried mother about taking on powerful union forces.
 
When natural disasters or other emergencies hit our state, North Carolinians respond in droves - and I'm not just referring to the crucial and praiseworthy work of our public employees who work in emergency management, public safety, and public works
When natural disasters or other emergencies hit our state, North Carolinians respond in droves - and I'm not just referring to the crucial and praiseworthy work of our public employees who work in emergency management, public safety, and public works
 
Public employee unions can't compel workers to pay union fees, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Wednesday, June 27, in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
Public employee unions can't compel workers to pay union fees, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Wednesday, June 27, in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
 
While teacher salaries generally dominate employee benefit discussions during budget debates, other state employees stand to receive higher pay. But the House, Senate, and Gov. Roy Cooper all have different notions about how much to increase compensation
While teacher salaries generally dominate employee benefit discussions during budget debates, other state employees stand to receive higher pay. But the House, Senate, and Gov. Roy Cooper all have different notions about how much to increase compensation
 
Governor Roy Cooper has hired an expert in public policy to serve as Policy Director and named two veteran state government employees to posts in the Governor's Office as he continued to fill his state team Tuesday
Governor Roy Cooper has hired an expert in public policy to serve as Policy Director and named two veteran state government employees to posts in the Governor's Office as he continued to fill his state team Tuesday
 
A Durham orthopedic surgeon argues that the State Health Plan for public employees wastes a quarter-billion dollars annually because North Carolina's certificate-of-need laws force patients to use hospital-based facilities instead of physician-operated outpatient surgery clinics.
A Durham orthopedic surgeon argues that the State Health Plan for public employees wastes a quarter-billion dollars annually because North Carolina's certificate-of-need laws force patients to use hospital-based facilities instead of physician-operated outpatient surgery clinics.
 
In a first-of-its-kind ruling, the state's second highest court has held that public employees can sue if the state or local government units they work for don't follow their own procedures in an employment case
In a first-of-its-kind ruling, the state's second highest court has held that public employees can sue if the state or local government units they work for don't follow their own procedures in an employment case
 
North Carolina's public employees retirement system is underfunded, bled more than $2 billion in red ink in the most recent 12-month period reported, and is outperformed by most other states, data show.
North Carolina's public employees retirement system is underfunded, bled more than $2 billion in red ink in the most recent 12-month period reported, and is outperformed by most other states, data show.
 
North Carolina's public employees retirement system is underfunded, bled more than $2 billion in red ink in the most recent 12-month period reported, and is outperformed by most other states, data show
North Carolina's public employees retirement system is underfunded, bled more than $2 billion in red ink in the most recent 12-month period reported, and is outperformed by most other states, data show
 
The Democratic candidates for state treasurer both say the management and return on investment of North Carolina's mammoth health and pension plans for public employees need improvement, but their priorities differ.
The Democratic candidates for state treasurer both say the management and return on investment of North Carolina's mammoth health and pension plans for public employees need improvement, but their priorities differ.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today...
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today...
 
One of the many things I like about North Carolina is a provision in the NC General Statutes that forbids collective bargaining by public employees. Thanks to that law, North Carolina public employee unions are, politically, relatively weak. In states without such laws, on the other hand, public...
One of the many things I like about North Carolina is a provision in the NC General Statutes that forbids collective bargaining by public employees. Thanks to that law, North Carolina public employee unions are, politically, relatively weak. In states without such laws, on the other hand, public...
 
The average annual income in North Carolina is just over $40,000. But senior-level bureaucrats in the University of North Carolina system's General Administration (GA)-who take home six-figure salaries-say they need a raise. This Friday, the system's Board of Governors will vote on a proposed...
The average annual income in North Carolina is just over $40,000. But senior-level bureaucrats in the University of North Carolina system's General Administration (GA)-who take home six-figure salaries-say they need a raise. This Friday, the system's Board of Governors will vote on a proposed...
 
It is understandable how public employees may feel like punching bags. They are subject to jabs claiming there are too many of them on the public dole, that they don’t work hard, don’t get much done and are overpaid.
Published: Friday, August 14th, 2015 @ 3:17 am By: Tom Campbell
It is understandable how public employees may feel like punching bags. They are subject to jabs claiming there are too many of them on the public dole, that they don’t work hard, don’t get much done and are overpaid.
 
There are approximately 90,000 state and local governments in the United States. Most of these entities provide a defined benefit pension plan for public employees as part of their overall compensation. State governments employ 5.3 million people and local governments employ 13.8 million, with...
There are approximately 90,000 state and local governments in the United States. Most of these entities provide a defined benefit pension plan for public employees as part of their overall compensation. State governments employ 5.3 million people and local governments employ 13.8 million, with...
 
The annual Collaborative Conference for Student Achievement allows public school employees to hear from practitioners, experts, and advocates who share the goal of ensuring that all public school students are successful. I enjoy reviewing the presentations from the conference because they are...
The annual Collaborative Conference for Student Achievement allows public school employees to hear from practitioners, experts, and advocates who share the goal of ensuring that all public school students are successful. I enjoy reviewing the presentations from the conference because they are...
 
East Carolina University will host two public forums to gather feedback on the naming of Charles B. Aycock Residence Hall — one session focused on students' opinions and the other for employees, alumni and the community.
East Carolina University will host two public forums to gather feedback on the naming of Charles B. Aycock Residence Hall — one session focused on students' opinions and the other for employees, alumni and the community.
 

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