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Employee Compensation

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    February 2, 2012

    Anti-Union Bills Sail Out of Arizona Senate Government Reform Committee

    Anti-union sentiments among Arizona's conservative politicos aren't letting up. Four anti-union bills aimed at thwarting unions' existence in the public sector sailed out of the Senate's Government Reform committee on Wednesday.

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2011

    Glendale Official Gets Pay Raise, Allowed to Telecommute -- From Home in Mississippi

    Glendale Human Resources Director Alma Carmicle got a bonus and a bump in pay -- at a time when wages were frozen for employees citywide -- and was allowed to remain on Glendale's payroll even though she and her family moved to Mississippi.The Arizona Republic reported that Carmicle "received a near ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 15, 2011

    Passing the Buccos

    Glendale Human Resources Director Alma Carmicle got a bonus and a bump in pay -- at a time when wages were frozen for employees citywide -- and was allowed to remain on Glendale's payroll even though she and her family moved to Mississippi.The Arizona Republic reported that Carmicle "received a near ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2011

    Phoenix Mayoral Candidates Toss Political Barbs During Downtown Phoenix Forum

    centralphoenixinn.comPhoenix mayoral candiates met at the Lexington Hotel for a lively exchange​Quite a lively exchange at the Downtown Voices Coalition's mayoral forum at the Lexington Hotel. At most forums, candidates cleave to the their talking points and engage in political niceties, but resid ... More >>

  • News

    May 12, 2011

    Wanted: Music Editor

    centralphoenixinn.comPhoenix mayoral candiates met at the Lexington Hotel for a lively exchange​Quite a lively exchange at the Downtown Voices Coalition's mayoral forum at the Lexington Hotel. At most forums, candidates cleave to the their talking points and engage in political niceties, but resid ... More >>

  • News

    May 5, 2011

    Wanted: Music Editor

    centralphoenixinn.comPhoenix mayoral candiates met at the Lexington Hotel for a lively exchange​Quite a lively exchange at the Downtown Voices Coalition's mayoral forum at the Lexington Hotel. At most forums, candidates cleave to the their talking points and engage in political niceties, but resid ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2011

    Governor Jan Brewer Vetoes Measure Requiring Cities to Open City Services to Competative Bids

    Phoenix workers protest of SB1322​Governor Jan Brewer vetoed a Senate Bill 1322, a measure that would have required large cities, namely Phoenix and Tucson, to open up certain city services to competitive bids from private companies. Brewer said it was "riddled with shortcomings""It's a good victo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2011

    Phoenix Councilman Sal DiCiccio: Persecuted For His Political Beliefs?

    Councilman Sal DiCiccio​Is Councilman Sal DiCiccio playing the victim card?The councilman claims he has been the target of attacks over his political beliefs that city services should be privatized and city employees are overcompensated.DiCiccio was in a city meeting and unavailable for comment. I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 17, 2010

    Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick Wants a Pay Cut -- And She Wants Everyone Else in Congress to Get One, Too

    Representative Ann Kirkpatrick​Big ups to Representative Ann Kirkpatrick, who reaffirmed her commitment to a Congressional pay cut today by writing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi a letter demanding a floor vote on a resolution she introduced in March.The United States government is $13.5 tr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 19, 2009

    Gannett Could be Ready to Cut 4,500 More Jobs, Blog Reports

      Gannett Blog reports that the media company might be preparing for more across-the-board layoffs. The blog, which has done a good job predicting previous layoffs, says it receives a comment recently from one its best sources that says:  1. Principal executive and Chief Financia ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 12, 2009

    Hot Links: GM, Strip Mall Shooting, and McCain vs. Letterman

    After more than 56 years, GM is closing its Mesa test track, the Desert Proving Ground. Most employees have already moved to a new facility in Yuma. The move is termed "only coincidental" with GM's recent bankruptcy...A Valley street was closed last night after a group of people fired guns ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2009

    Phoenix Symphony Musicians Agree to 17 Percent Less Pay Over Three Years

    In a move that might cause a few sour notes, the Phoenix Symphony convinced its musicians to agree to a 17 percent pay cut over the next three years.The "landmark" deal between the Phoenix Symphony Association and Phoenix Symphony Musicians had to be done: The symphony says its contributions are way ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2009

    Gannett Furloughs: Read All About It in Leaked Memo

    Every journalist loves a good leak, and Gannett's got enough of them to keep a whole Web site afloat. We told you about Gannett's latest round of furloughs yesterday (okay, that was after the Gannett-owned newspaper published its own an Associated Press article -- but azcentral buried it). Tod ... More >>

  • News

    January 1, 2009

    News: Staff Writer Wanted

    Every journalist loves a good leak, and Gannett's got enough of them to keep a whole Web site afloat. We told you about Gannett's latest round of furloughs yesterday (okay, that was after the Gannett-owned newspaper published its own an Associated Press article -- but azcentral buried it). Tod ... More >>

  • News

    December 25, 2008

    Staff Writer Wanted

    Every journalist loves a good leak, and Gannett's got enough of them to keep a whole Web site afloat. We told you about Gannett's latest round of furloughs yesterday (okay, that was after the Gannett-owned newspaper published its own an Associated Press article -- but azcentral buried it). Tod ... More >>

  • News

    December 18, 2008

    Staff Writer Wanted

    Every journalist loves a good leak, and Gannett's got enough of them to keep a whole Web site afloat. We told you about Gannett's latest round of furloughs yesterday (okay, that was after the Gannett-owned newspaper published its own an Associated Press article -- but azcentral buried it). Tod ... More >>

  • News

    December 11, 2008

    Staff Writer Wanted

    Every journalist loves a good leak, and Gannett's got enough of them to keep a whole Web site afloat. We told you about Gannett's latest round of furloughs yesterday (okay, that was after the Gannett-owned newspaper published its own an Associated Press article -- but azcentral buried it). Tod ... More >>

  • News

    December 4, 2008

    Staff Writer Wanted

    Every journalist loves a good leak, and Gannett's got enough of them to keep a whole Web site afloat. We told you about Gannett's latest round of furloughs yesterday (okay, that was after the Gannett-owned newspaper published its own an Associated Press article -- but azcentral buried it). Tod ... More >>

  • News

    January 13, 2005

    Welcome to Thomasville!

    Some surprising demotions, and a Republican babe at the new County Attorney's Office

  • News

    January 2, 2003

    Raising Arizona State

    ASU honchos enjoy pay increases of nearly a quarter of a million dollars

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001

    Best Sports Franchise

    Arizona Diamondbacks

  • News

    April 5, 2001

    Joe Arpaio's Balloon Payments

    It hasn't been cheap keeping the Joe Show aloft. Now, his employees, his inmates and the citizens of Maricopa County are paying the price.

  • News

    April 13, 2000

    Flashes 04-13-2000

    It hasn't been cheap keeping the Joe Show aloft. Now, his employees, his inmates and the citizens of Maricopa County are paying the price.

  • News

    March 23, 2000

    Working Stiffs

    Arizona's low salaries, high turnover plague the worst-paid state employees in the country

  • News

    September 2, 1999

    Proposition ZZZZZZ

    A Phoenix voter's guide -- in the unlikely event you decide to vote

  • News

    November 12, 1998

    Cop Time

    Department of Public Safety officers will receive back pay for forced time off

  • News

    April 16, 1998

    Flashes

    Department of Public Safety officers will receive back pay for forced time off

  • News

    April 3, 1997

    Flashes

    Department of Public Safety officers will receive back pay for forced time off

  • News

    January 4, 1996

    One for Me, None for You

    State Department of Administration gives own accountants $5,500 raises, stiffs other bean counters

  • News

    December 14, 1995

    Dial's Dirty Laundry

    A divorce gets nasty. Documents are stolen. Corporate perks run amok. A top executive abruptly retires. The CEO gets his wings clipped. A blonde commits suicide.

  • News

    January 26, 1995

    CHARITABLE TAKING THE ARIZONA DIVISION OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY EATS UP 95 PERCENT OF ITS BUDGET WITH SALARIES AND OVERHEAD. CANCER VICTIMS GET THE LEFTOVER CRUMBS.

    A divorce gets nasty. Documents are stolen. Corporate perks run amok. A top executive abruptly retires. The CEO gets his wings clipped. A blonde commits suicide.

  • News

    September 15, 1994

    IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS, BALLPLAYERS WERE UNDERPAID

    A divorce gets nasty. Documents are stolen. Corporate perks run amok. A top executive abruptly retires. The CEO gets his wings clipped. A blonde commits suicide.

  • News

    February 2, 1994

    SHE WAS ONLY FOLLOWING ORDERS

    A divorce gets nasty. Documents are stolen. Corporate perks run amok. A top executive abruptly retires. The CEO gets his wings clipped. A blonde commits suicide.

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