Oct 22 Politics Pensions At The Polls: Will Concern Over Shaky Plans Show Up On Election Day? Labor leaders are looking to Congress to help shore up shaky pension funds and they pledge to make pensions an issue when voters head to the polls in a few weeks. By Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio Oct 22 Politics Will Concern Over Shaky Pension Plans Show Up On Election Day? Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio
Jul 18 Economy Pension Problems: Lawmakers Warn Of Economic Fallout From Failing Pensions Union workers from around the Ohio Valley are urging Congress to shore up shaky multi-employer pension plans that support hundreds of thousands retirees. By Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio Jul 18 Economy Lawmakers Warn Of Economic Fallout From Failing Pensions Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio
Jul 14 Local News Public Works Audit Emphasizes Safety, Manager Changes Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer spoke to hundreds of Metro Public Works and Assets employees Thursday morning to announce the results of the agency’s long-awaited audit. The report emphasizes employee safety and shuffling managers to help improve efficiency and city services. “Public Works is a quality organization with dedicated employees who keep our city running,” Fischer […] By WFPL News Jul 14 Local News Public Works Audit Emphasizes Safety, Manager Changes WFPL News
Sep 1 Local News Fischer Receives Union Nods Democratic mayoral candidate Greg Fischer accepted endorsements from 29 labor unions Monday. But Fischer's Republican opponent Hal Heiner says the candidate is not being completely honest with those groups. By Gabe Bullard Sep 1 Local News Fischer Receives Union Nods Gabe Bullard
Dec 8 Local News Teamsters, AFSCME Challenge Furloughs Two unions, the Teamsters and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees are taking legal action against Louisville Metro Government over last year's four unpaid furlough days for all non-emergency metro employees. By Gabe Bullard Dec 8 Local News Teamsters, AFSCME Challenge Furloughs Gabe Bullard
Jan 13 Local News Layoffs Possible After Union Lawsuits After facing its third lawsuit over last month’s budget cuts, Louisville Metro Government is now considering layoffs. By Gabe Bullard Jan 13 Local News Layoffs Possible After Union Lawsuits Gabe Bullard