Iowa considers new bargaining rules for public employees
A labor consultant's report to Gov. Branstad suggests using both public and private sector salaries as wage comparables, removing a 1 manager per 15 employees rule, and aligning health coverage contributions with private sector norms. Lawmakers weigh deeper study and possible legislation this session.
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Poverty simulation at Mount Mercy sheds light on hardship
About 20 Mount Mercy University students role played in a poverty simulation to feel the impact of eviction, childcare strain, and mounting bills. Students portrayed a budget crisis, a grandparent raising a child, and a divorced parent of three as agencies explain local homelessness realities.
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Kristie Chisholm
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Zach Kuntz
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