Debate kicks off on workers’ wages

By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – The Legislature has begun debate on the contentious issue of reforming the Commission of Industrial Relations.
Read MoreLabor battle looms, but pensions stay solvent

By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE -A bill to help keep teachers and state troopers pension plans solvent turned into a foreshadowing of a bigger battle to come in the Legislature.
Read MoreBusiness says wage dispute board “unpredictable”

By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Business groups say proposed changes in the Commission of Industrial Relations don’t go far enough.
Read MoreLabor negotiation reform moves ahead

By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – A proposal to change the Commission on Industrial relations that could freeze wages for city employees in Nebraska is headed for debate in the Legislature.
Read MoreGov calls for reform of labor dispute board

By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Gov. Dave Heineman’s trying to drum up support for changing the way Nebraska resolves public employee wage disputes.
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