Everyone’s situation varies. But on the whole, a public employees’ union manager says work-from-home costs far outweigh the cost savings.
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State on the hook for millions in leave payouts if layoffs occur
The state is liable for paying tens of millions of dollars in leave time to state employees if a government shutdown occurs next month. The largest union of state employees isn’t negotiating for its members to keep their leave.
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.