This week we are again calling on you to take action to save our pensions! This week's message is again regarding the Governor's attempt to eviscerate our pensions. Unlike the weak arguments made in favor of privatizing Social Security, neither PERS nor STRS is in...
DEMS AIM TO THWART GOVERNOR
Special interests flocking to state as Republican reforms unveiled in Sacramento By David M. Drucker, SACRAMENTO BUREAU Inside Bay Area SACRAMENTO ˜ As Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger moves to dramatically overhaul California state government, concerned groups...
GOVERNOR TO BEGIN SIGNATURE-GATHERING EFFORT FOR BALLOT MEASURES
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Tuesday he's launching a petition drive to place measures on a special election ballot this fall aimed at changing the state's public pension funds, changing how teachers are paid and revising how political districts are drawn....
STRS Pension Alert!
STRS are pleased to let you know that the first e-newsletter from CalSTRS, Pension Issues Alert, is now available online. In the future, we may send you occasional electronic-only newsletters. This newsletter edition, which has also been mailed to members, provides...
Take Action Now-Save our Pensions!
Over the past several weeks we have been sending out informational pieces regarding the attacks on public employee benefits, and public employees in general. Now we are again calling on you to take action! This week's message is regarding the Governor's attempt to...
PRIVATIZATION WOULD EAT UP MOST SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
In his State of the Union address last month, President Bush outlined some details of the private accounts he is proposing for the Social Security program, but failed to mention a critical fact about those accounts--individuals who chose to have a private account also...
HELP PROTECT FEDERAL STUDENT AID FROM FRAUD
The House Education and the Workforce Committee will hold a public hearing March 1 on a proposal to lift existing rules and allow for-profit trade schools increased access to federal higher education funding. AFT leaders and activists are invited to contact their...
Take Action Now-Equalization Funding!
Over the past several weeks we have been sending out informational pieces regarding the attacks on public employee benefits, and public employees in general. Now that you have a good background of information on these issues, we are now calling on you to take action!...
THE RIGHT’S ATTACK ON PUBLIC PENSIONS
By Phil Angelides Monday, February 07, 2005 Phil Angelides is Treasurer of the State of California. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says getting rid of public pension plans for California's state and local government workers is about helping to balance the budget. Peel...
AFT ASKS CONGRESS TO REJECT BUSH BUDGET PROPOSALS
The AFT is calling on members of Congress to reject the Bush administration's proposals for the fiscal year 2006 budget, which would reduce funding significantly for education, Medicaid, job training and numerous other domestic programs "critical to helping millions...