Tag Archives: Compensation

Taxpayers Reject Numerous School Levies

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Greg R. Lawson

Of 192 total school levies on the ballot Tuesday, 87 were rejected.  While more than half of all levies passed, Damon Asbury of the Ohio School Boards Association indicated only 37 percent of the 122 levies asking for new dollars …

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Toledo debate reveals problem with public sector compensation

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Kevin Holtsberry

Contrary to those who defend the status quo, a more dynamic and flexible public sector compensation and management system is better for both public sector workers and taxpayers

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Want to Save Teacher Jobs?  Look at the Compensation!

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Greg R. Lawson

Early last year we released a fascinating report showing how many school districts could go from projecting multi-million dollar budget deficits to surpluses without necessarily eliminating large numbers of jobs. How?  Compensation reform. This kind of discussion might help ease the pain …

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Success and Failure at Public Worker Compensation Reform- Ohio vs Wisconsin 

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Greg R. Lawson

This Wall Street Journal piece on falling Wisconsin property tax bills shows what can happen when real reform in government sector compensation is addressed, particularly collective bargaining.  From the article, “On Monday Mr. Walker’s office released new data that show …

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A State Worker Bill of Rights in California?

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Greg R. Lawson

A legislator in California is actually proposing legislation that would create a “state worker bill of rights.” According to Stateline, “It may not seem as though a “Public Employees’ Bill of Rights” is an idea whose time has come in …

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Hey, Isn’t Sick Leave for People Who Need It?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Greg R. Lawson

Who in the private sector gets to use their accumulated sick pay as part of their retirement?  Who in the private sector can cash out weeks of sick leave for tens of thousands of dollars? While this is practically unheard …

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Franklin County Sheriff Underscores Need for Compensation Reform

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Adam Schwiebert

A great deal of ink (and pixels) have been spilt debating public-sector compensation over the past year – not to mention the ads on TV and radio – but most Ohioans would at least agree that government employees should be …

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