PSE of WWU

A bad bill to cut early retirement flexibility for state employee pensions has passed the legislature and is on its way to the governor. Please click the title to read more, then ask the governor to veto the bill.

Further explanation of the Zarelli anti-pension bill, and an easy way to fight it -- please click the title!

A Senate bill is threatening the security and cost of our pensions. Please click the title for more information and how to help protect the integrity of our retirement plans.

PSE of WWU would like to announce the availability of scholarships for PSE members in good standing and their spouses/dependents. These scholarships provide financial assistance to those who wish to enhance their skills or pursue additional educational goals. Click the title for more information and to apply!

The new Senate Republican budget has bypassed decent democratic process to make two million dollars of additional cuts to WWU, as well as many more bad cuts elsewhere. Please click the title for more info and an easy way to fight this underhanded budget.

On Saturday, Senate Republicans, with the help of three Democrats, excersized a little known rule that allowed them to take control of the state Senate and substitute an alternative budget package, replacing the Democrat backed budget proposal. Three Democrats voted in support of the bill assuring approval of the bill.

Impacts on Higher Education
http://pseclassified.org/2012/03/republican-budget-details/

The State Senate Democrats have unveiled their proposed budget, and it's a good one for WWU. Please click the title for more info and how to ask your senator to support this proposal!

This bit of news concerns PERS-2 members, especially those considering retiring early in the near future. The Early Retirement Factor benefit is currently involved in a court case, and the labor side has just lost a round. Please click the title to read more.

Western Advocates has created a petition that calls on our legislature to support higher education. Please click the title for details and a link to the petition!

A message from PSE President Judi Owens:

PSE's Central Washington University members have a good reason to be alarmed this week — they've learned that their university president, James Gaudino, has been offered a $500,000 bonus.

That doesn't sit well with me, and it shouldn't with you either.