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From the NJEA Website:Members:Speak out at NJEA Lobby DaysNow that the State Senate has passed S-2, S-3, and S-4, the battle moves to the Assembly. The Senate approved the legislation with no serious discussion of the impact these bills would have on public employees or on the state budget, but Assembly leadership has shared with NJEA that it is committed to a more deliberative process. That process will include public discussion about the stability of the pension funds and an opportunity for serious input from the public employees who will be directly affected by these bills. NJEA has planned lobby days for March 8, 11, and 15 and asks members to consider coming to Trenton on one or more of those days to meet with Assembly members about this legislation. Members interested in attending should contact Iris Star at 609-599-4561, ext. 2249. Whether you can attend a Lobby Day or not, call or write your Assembly members and tell them to oppose these bills. Njea.org
Issue 27 February 22, 2010 36 Senators vote to reduce school employee Pensions & Benefits The State Senate voted today on S-2, S-3 and S-4, a package of bills aimed at reducing public employee Pensions & Benefits. With nearly no debate, all three bills were voted on and passed unanimously. By now, you should be familiar with these bills, but if not, visit the Pensions and Benefits section of our website to learn more about each bill. Here’s a quick recap: WOW! All in a day's work for your representatives in the State Senate! Well, really, between what passed for a “hearing” in the Senate State Government Committee last week, and today’s brief consideration of these bills, a total of three hours was spent discussing these dramatic changes to your Pensions & Benefits! SO, WHAT NOW? Call your representatives in the State Assembly and tell them to oppose these bills! These three bills are expected to be introduced in the Assembly as early as Thursday. Tell your representatives that legislation of this magnitude demands a serious debate and an open dialogue with the people that these bills affect. These bills must not be rushed through the Assembly as they were in the Senate. · Go to njea.org · Log in by entering your PIN (it’s on your membership card) and your password (it’s the last four digits of your Social Security number). · Click “Legislative” on the left-hand side, and then “Cyberlobbying” on the drop down menu below it. Look for “Pen Ben reduction bills pass unanimously in State Senate” and click “Take Action.” Follow the instructions to find phone numbers and talking points to call your legislators.
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