Up to 160 employees work in the Bill Ray Center, where air quality tests show higher than normal levels of carbon dioxide associated with “headaches, sleepiness and stagnant, stale, stuffy air.”
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Where Juneau’s lawmakers landed in the new Alaska Legislature organization
Republican Rep. Cathy Muñoz opted not to seek a leadership position in the Alaska House Majority, while Sen. Dennis Egan will caucus with fellow Democrats.
State, IBU reach tentative agreement on new contract
The state and the Inlandboatmen’s Union have a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract for state ferry workers
Update: U.S. Bank apologizes for banking error that delayed state payroll
Direct deposits are to be complete by Tuesday morning
Retirees still concerned about changes to state health plan
Retired public employees continue to be concerned with changes to the AlaskaCare health plan offered through the state retirement system.
Retired state workers upset with changes to health plan
The State of Alaska is trying to clear up mass confusion over recent changes to its AlaskaCare retiree health plan.
Employees worry about state-imposed office space standards
Officials claim new universal space standards will save money and create a better work environment, but some state employees think otherwise.
State computer system crash delays benefit checks
State assistance checks delayed by a computer system crash are now being processed.
State floats RFI for DOT office space in Juneau
The Department of Administration is putting out feelers for office space for DOT headquarters in Juneau. The lease for the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities on Channel Drive is up for renewal next year. The Administration Department handles office leasing and has published a Request for Information. It calls for 30,000 to 40,000 square…
State workers rally for fair contracts as Republican legislators call for no wage or benefit increases
About a hundred state workers held a rally outside the State Office Building in Juneau Thursday to show solidarity with union leaders negotiating new contracts.