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California state attorneys, scientists seek raises of 30% and more in contract talks Read more at: https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article263307963.html#storylink=cpy
July 16, 2022 // The scientists and attorneys are two of six state worker unions bargaining over pay. Contracts for all six expired by the end of June. Most of the groups would like to reach new agreements before the end of August, the last chance to secure approvals from the Legislature before the finish of its current session, rather than waiting until lawmakers reconvene in December. This year’s negotiations are colored by a set of unusual circumstances, including inflation above 8%, a $100 billion budget surplus, a lingering pandemic and shifting union dynamics.
EPA Employees Want To Put Protections Against Attacks On Science Into Their Union Contract
April 25, 2022 // “I think the idea that relying on internal enforceability on scientific integrity is not going to work anymore,” Cantello said. “Because when you get an administration like we just had, that internal enforceability is going to fail.” But Biden officials, she added, “still want to control the entire process.”