Tag Archives: Retiree health insurance

The proposed public safety union contracts

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Robert Sullwold

We’re sure that, if anyone heeded the exhortation by Vice Mayor Frank Matarrese to begin studying the proposed new public safety union contracts as soon as they were posted Tuesday afternoon, it was readers of the Merry-Go-Round.  After all, who … Continue reading →

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What a way to go!

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Robert Sullwold

This week, a majority of Council decided to make it possible for departing City Manager John Russo to bolster his reputation – and to burnish his resume – before he leaves for his new job in Riverside.  In so doing, … Continue reading →

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Shown the way by San Jose

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Robert Sullwold

If you just looked at the headlines, you might conclude that the recent decision by a Santa Clara County Superior Court judge striking down portions of San Jose’s Measure B represented a triumph for the unions in their fight against … Continue reading →

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Ignoring the law

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Robert Sullwold

At last week’s Council meeting, when the topic of reducing the City’s liability for Other Post-Employment Benefits (“OPEB”) by capping retiree health benefits came up, the following dialog occurred: Mayor Marie Gilmore: Can I just be very clear here? There … Continue reading →

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