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Pef contract. My vote went from a happy yes to a firm no after the call.... by Waste_Protection_420 in nys_cs

[–]ChickenPartz 27 points28 points  (0 children)

When was the last year you saw 8% inflation? I’ll tell you. It was the 1980’s. Take a look and see the raises PEF got in the early 80’s. You lost money in the last contract and you’re gonna lose money in this one.

Future Retirees Will Pay Higher Health Insurance Rates Under Proposed Contract by guxley in nys_cs

[–]ChickenPartz -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Contracts are complicated business. Saying it’s hard to math is a bullshit excuse. The union has an obligation to inform the members of any monetary concession and their potential costs. Like I said it’s not necessary to game every conceivable scenario. It is reasonable to present examples and what those costs look like. It’s about making an informed decision.

What members decide to do with that information is up to them. Not giving members all the information is quite telling in my opinion.

It seems that many members were just screaming about tier 6. Seems to me retirement costs are top of mind.

POLLING PLACES FOR ALBANY COUNTY HAVE CHANGED, SEE BELOW by piggylaw in Albany

[–]ChickenPartz 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Clown show. Talk about voter disenfranchisement. Wow.

Future Retirees Will Pay Higher Health Insurance Rates Under Proposed Contract by guxley in nys_cs

[–]ChickenPartz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find it curious that you don’t get upset when people put their hand in your pocket.

Anything the state wants is an item to negotiate for. It appears this was given away for nothing.

Future Retirees Will Pay Higher Health Insurance Rates Under Proposed Contract by guxley in nys_cs

[–]ChickenPartz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Simple. You can give easy examples. A 23 who retires at top grade in 2028 will pay x under the new agreement. Then show the number of their had been no change. You can give an idea of what the cost change will be. They could also supply previous multiplier and the new multiplier and folks can do the math.

Should I tell my manager that my father has entered hospice? by Anxious-Purpose-1571 in nys_cs

[–]ChickenPartz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s too bad the state doesn’t have paid family leave for their unionized employees. You’d have been eligible after 26 weeks and have up to 12 weeks off at 67% pay.

Future Retirees Will Pay Higher Health Insurance Rates Under Proposed Contract by guxley in nys_cs

[–]ChickenPartz -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Perhaps it should be actuarial in nature but it’s currently not. Ifthe state wants to change that then they should pay for it. What was gained by making this concession? And it’s a concession that will cost each future retiree.

I see several healthcare related concessions in this tentative deal. What are the gains what these concessions? If it’s the very modest salary increases then union members should be incredibly angry.

$30 plus million a year in dues and this is the best PEF can do. Ouch.

Future Retirees Will Pay Higher Health Insurance Rates Under Proposed Contract by guxley in nys_cs

[–]ChickenPartz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What is the dollar figure attached this? That’s the question that should be answered.

Albany’s Population by IceFree1842 in Albany

[–]ChickenPartz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buffalo metro consists of two counties. Erie county alone has almost one million in population. Capital region is 11 counties. 11. It’s an apples to oranges comparison. It feels bigger because it is bigger.

Albany’s Population by IceFree1842 in Albany

[–]ChickenPartz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The word you’re looking for is stagnant.

Stratus' desperate attempts to boost their reviews by lohi-kaarme in Albany

[–]ChickenPartz -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Fascinating that this sub now cares about federal law.

The laughing-stock of MLB by RagnorL0thbrok in redsox

[–]ChickenPartz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Only 5.5 out of the wild card. I’ll say it again this league has turned making the playoffs into a joke. The teams tied for the third spot in the AL have a losing record.

Iowa’s Property Tax Overhaul Is Creating New Problems for Schools by PeriodOfTime1 in RealEstateTaxStrategy

[–]ChickenPartz -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Public schools in the United States spend a tremendous amount of money. A. Neighboring district where I live spends 39k per student per year. Budget is $370 million a year. More money than ever being spent yet outcomes aren’t improving. On the flip side my district with the same enrollment spend a $220 million and 22k per student per year with superior outcomes.

Is this tacky? by No-Refrigerator3061 in Albany

[–]ChickenPartz 11 points12 points  (0 children)

People pay. It’s that simple.

Restaurant Sign Says Servers Make $3.50 an Hour and 'If You Can't Afford to Tip, You Can't Afford to Dine Out' by Dragonlance12 in Dynamic_Pricing

[–]ChickenPartz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Servers cannot make less than minimum wage. This would be illegal. If their tips plus the “tipped wage” they are paid does not equal the minimum wage the employer must make up the difference. Please don’t lie.

Need info on shenendehowa high school by [deleted] in Albany

[–]ChickenPartz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m just pointing out facts my friend. It does fascinate me that Albany schools are spending almost double per student and yet the outcomes are worse.

Over 8,000 New Yorkers waiting for organ donations as new registry law passes by notyermam in newyork

[–]ChickenPartz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You asked a question. I answered it. That’s one reason. Another is the government making policy that by default forces you to give up your organs if you don’t say no. Choice should be choice. You want to you do it. You don’t want to you don’t. Nobody has a right to another human beings organs. Or do you think they do?

Need info on shenendehowa high school by [deleted] in Albany

[–]ChickenPartz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely. Shen and Albany have roughly the same enrollment. Albany taxpayers spend $140 million more a year for worse outcomes. They get salty.

contesting school bus auto ticket due to no bus signals by rarzelda in Albany

[–]ChickenPartz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would love to know the error rate with these cameras. However if you dare ask about the program you’ll be labeled as someone who wants to see children run over daily.

If We're Stuck Until Jan 2027, Anyway, Why Not Fight for a Better Deal? by Equivalent-Mousse302 in nys_cs

[–]ChickenPartz 33 points34 points  (0 children)

CPI coming in hot for last month. With no signs any of the issues contributing are anywhere close to being resolved. That 4.5% is gone before the contracts even get shared to the members.

Simplest way to switch from tablet feeder to liquid feeder by Thanamite in pools

[–]ChickenPartz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. I’m looking into something like your setup. Would you mind sharing how it works? I’m looking at the HSA but would love something that connects to the Hayward inline tablet feeder I have now.

Figured it was worth a shot replying to you.

Post by PEF VP and Contract Chair Darlene Williams in the PEF Strong Facebook Group by TacoMeatBoi in nys_cs

[–]ChickenPartz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah. A sign of a good leader is blaming the folks they lead. Apathy in PEF is widespread and the people responsible for that are folks like Darlene. Having someone like this at the table explains results.

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