Legislators advocate for an amendment to eliminate subminimum wages for disabled workers in Minnesota.

Commissioners reviewed a proposed step‑in‑grade matrix with a $25.77 starting wage and annual nominal steps (25¢–50¢), debated legacy pay preservation, contract length and whether to offer upfront payments or a shorter contract to manage budget risk.

UATH urges salary hikes for non-teaching staff to address existing wage inequities.

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Katie Raines of the Washington State Department of Agriculture told the Senate Ag & Natural Resources Committee that a 2024 grant proviso reimbursed qualifying overtime wages (up to $20,000) to 24 eligible farms, awarding nearly $214,000 total and producing lessons on outreach and eligibility for future programs.

Substitute SB 59-72 would remove a 70,000-population threshold so corrections employees in smaller jurisdictions gain access to binding interest arbitration; unions argued the change corrects inequity, while counties and city officials warned of substantial fiscal impacts and sought statutory guardrails.

Substitute SB 59 72 would remove a 70,000 population threshold so correctional employees in city and county jails of any size could access binding interest arbitration; unions and proponents called it an equity measure, while counties and some cities warned of fiscal pressure and local budget impacts.

HB 2137 would remove a 70,000 population threshold so corrections officers in all city and county jails can access binding interest arbitration; Teamsters representatives urged passage on equity and safety grounds while the Washington State Association of Counties warned of fiscal impacts and requested amendments to protect county budgeting authority.

Legislature approves paid sick leave for employees in immigration-related matters effective January 2018

Transportation Committee reviews public comments on rideshare regulations and pedestrian safety measures.

Senate Bill 443 mandates prevailing wages for construction under public utility contracts.

Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts testified against a provision in H 3,633 that would mandate project labor agreements (PLAs) for transit expansion, saying a PLA requirement would exclude nonunion contractors and reduce competition.

Union president Jim Douglas urged the City Council to preserve reopen language for equity adjustments and special-assignment pay amid rising fuel and construction costs; public commenters offered conflicting views, urging both pay cuts for officials and protections for city workers.

Multiple mid‑management and confidential city employees told the Milpitas City Council during public comment that they gave up pay increases in 2021 during the pandemic and now face pay compression and recruitment/retention problems; they asked the council to return to the bargaining table for restoration of losses and longevity pay.

Supervisors finalize pension savings analysis and address potential inequities between labor groups.

Janitor urges Portland council to prioritize union jobs over nonunion contracts for better worker protections.