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legal2 years ago

"Missouri Supreme Court Ruling: Homelessness and COVID Vaccine Mandates"

The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously struck down a law that threatened homeless individuals with jail time for sleeping on state land, ruling that it violated the state constitution. The law, which also addressed city and county governance and banned COVID-19 vaccine mandates for public workers, has been deemed "invalid in its entirety." As a result, homeless people will no longer face jail time or fines for sleeping on state land without permission, and vaccine mandates for public workers are now allowed in Missouri. The law had also redirected state funding away from permanent housing for the homeless, sparking criticism from advocates who argued that affordable housing is the real issue. The court ruling did not discuss the potential impact of the homelessness policy but focused on the law's violation of the constitution.

via The Associated Press|
#covid-19-vaccine-mandates#homelessness#legal
social-security-reform2 years ago

"Restoring Full Social Security Benefits for Public Servants: Lawmakers Discuss Reforms"

Legislators are pushing for the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which currently reduce Social Security benefits for public workers who receive a pension. About 6% of workers are not covered by Social Security, including state and local government employees. However, fully repealing these provisions would cost an estimated $150 billion over the next decade and could disproportionately benefit workers with both traditional and non-traditional occupations. Additionally, concerns arise regarding the 3.2% increase in Social Security benefits in 2024, as retirees worry it may not keep up with rising costs and trigger benefit cuts.

via Fox Business|
#benefits#legislation#pension
labor-relations2 years ago

Canada's Public Worker Strike Demands Spark Frustration and Support

The Treasury Board of Canada has called the demands of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, which represents 155,000 striking public workers, "unaffordable," while the union head accused the government of stalling negotiations. The strike has entered its eighth day, affecting services ranging from tax returns to passport renewals. The union has called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to get involved in negotiations and give the Treasury Board a new mandate. The union has also escalated strike action, blocking ports in Vancouver, Montreal, and Saint John's.

via Reuters Canada|
#canada#labor-relations#negotiations
labor2 years ago

Impending Public Worker Strikes Threaten Canada's Economy.

Canada's Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) union has set a deadline of 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday for a wage deal with the federal government, or 155,000 public workers will go on strike at midnight on Wednesday. The strike would affect federal services and could delay tax refunds since about 35,000 workers at the revenue agency would walk out in the middle of tax filing season. Passport renewals ahead of summer travel could also be delayed.

via Reuters Canada|
#canada#federal-government#labor