By M.D. Kittle – Some of our readers are wondering: What kind of perks are U.S. senators and representatives hauling in? Read More The Perks Of Congress: Pensions, Free Parking, Haircuts And So Much More
President Obama’s latest pen-and-phone maneuver more than doubling the threshold for classifying employees as salaried and exempt from overtime will prove disastrous for the very people it purports to help. That’s why a broad spectrum of organizations, including the UW System, are urging Congress to step in. It could also potentially cost taxpayers in Wisconsin hundreds of millions of dollars. Read More Obama’s New Overtime Rule Will be a Disaster for Employers, Employees, and Taxpayers
Wisconsin’s public employees in unions make 7.8 percent more in salary than their non-union colleagues and 7.9 percent more when benefits are included. This is referred to as a “union premium.” Wisconsin’s premium is greater than the national average of 6.8 percent and 7.4 percent respectively. Read More MI Report: Union Premium Costs Wisconsin Taxpayers Up To $540 Million a Year