News Topic: Pay

Monday July 06 2009

Bill Would Stop Convicted Teachers From Collecting A Paycheck

The bill was inspired by the case of former Washington County teacher Charlene Schmitz, who continues to draw pay more than a year after she was convicted of luring a student for sex. more »
Comment by ickthus: Good intentions but bad idea. Maybe leave it to just sex crime with children. 2 Responses »
Tuesday January 27 2009

Senate Approves Equal Pay Legislation

Congress is sending the White House its first legislation of Barack Obama's presidency, a bill that makes it easier for women and others to sue over pay discrimination, even if the discrimination has prevailed for years, or even decades. more »

Congress Ready To Send Fair Pay Bill To Obama

A measure aimed at fighting wage discrimination against women is poised to become the first law signed by President Barack Obama. more »
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Thursday January 01 2009

Florida Minimum Wage Increase

Minimum wage workers in the Sunshine State celebrate 2009 by making an extra 42-cents an hour. more »
Comment by claycitymadness: naw, alabama is a ‘right to be poor’ state. only goes up with the federal increases. cant have the alabama folks getting a head up now can… 2 Responses »
Wednesday September 03 2008

Boeing Workers Going On Strike?

Union leaders are recommending commercial airplane production workers reject the company's "best and final" contract offer and go on strike. more »
Comment by rosepetal: Opinionwriter , you are so right. 1 Responses »
Tuesday June 17 2008

Cash Or Credit?

Drivers using credit cards could soon pay more at the pumps more »
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Comment by Wait4Me: the ATM fees are more than the cc fees. Not such a good plan. I don’t use and haven’t used credit cards for years, but i do use my debit and… 15 Responses »
Sunday June 15 2008

CEO Pay Rises Despite Sagging Economy

The U.S. economy may have been slowing to a crawl last year, but the nation's CEO's were doing alright. Pay increases came despite a deteriorating outlook for workers and company shareholders. more »
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Comment by southfan1981: Yes, that all makes sense. Pay yourself just in case your porfolio drops a few million. view »
Monday May 05 2008

Bank By Phone

Cellular South and Bankcorp South have partnered to let customers bank by phone. more »
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Thursday January 31 2008

Midway Fire Department Cutting Back

Fire protection in one Florida town may have been compromised after voters rejected a fee that would have given the Midway Fire District extra funding. more »
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Monday September 17 2007

Higher Pay to Teach in Neediest Schools Proposed

Soldiers get combat pay, diplomats get hardship post pay. Now, experienced teachers and principals would earn extra pay if they work in the neediest schools, if a House proposal is adopted. more »
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