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House overrides Governor's veto on budget The N.C. House voted this week to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto on the legislature’s state budget. This action has little direct effect on most state employees. Raises for most state employees have already been adopted by the legislature and signed into law by Cooper. That happened as part of a series of “mini budget” bills two weeks ago, which granted the largest twoyear pay increase in a decade (5% over two years), as well as five bonus days of leave to employees at state agencies. Because this bill was passed separate from the budget and has been signed, these employees will likely see the raise in their September paycheck. Raises for UNC and community college employees, non-certified school personnel, teachers and retirees remain in limbo because of the veto. The override must now pass the Senate in order for these folks to receive their increases. Senate leader Phil Berger has signaled that the Senate will not take up the override until the redistricting debate is settled. The legislature could also pass a standalone bill to address these groups. SEANC will continue to work for the pay and benefits of state employees until the session is over and legislators have gone home. Please continue to follow SEANC on social media for the latest developments.
Steinburg, Bowen recognized for commitment to state employees EMPAC, the political arm of SEANC, presented Sen. Bob Steinburg with its Lisa B. Mitchell Legislator of the Year award on Saturday at the convention. In presenting the award, EMPAC Chairman Mark Dearmon highlighted Steinburg’s efforts to shine a light on the dangers facing correctional officers and staff at the state’s prisons. EMPAC also presented District 68 member Quinterline Bowen with the Gloria M. Upperman Activist Award for her exemplary efforts in the 2018 election. Dearmon pointed out that she did a phenomenal job organizing members to take action at the polls, make calls for our endorsed candidates and distribute literature at churches throughout the district. The award is named in honor of former EMPAC Vice Chairwoman Gloria M. Upperman, who passed away in 2017.
President's Award Roy McGailliard
Darrell Arnold Award (Staff) Tiffany Woodard Jonathan Owens
Emerging Leaders Award Brenda Williams William Puryear Carl Elliott
Bob Hopper Award Benny Brigman
Scholarship raffle winners First place ($6,000): CJ Stephens Second place ($3,000): Valerie Wilson, sold by District 24 Third place ($1,000): Pauline Rivers, sold by District 44
Member Discount award winners First place ($350): Tracy Webb of District 42, 69 new businesses Second place ($250): Tim Southard of District 4, 50 new businesses Third place ($150): Henry Belada, District 7, 13 new businesses
Top Recruiters First place: Ron Fields of District 20, 233 new members Second place: Jacque Chatman of District 20, 118 new members Third place: Tracy Webb of District 42, 50 new members
Most growth District 28
Districts with positive growth for 2018-19 Districts 4, 8, 9, 10, 12, 19, 20, 21, 28, 41, 24, 40, 62, 56, 58, 60, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69 and 70
Apple iPad drawing winner Brenda Williams of District 44
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Friday, September 20, 2019
SEANC Still Fighting for University, Community College and retiree raises The legislature spent most of this week focused on redrawing maps in accordance with a recent court ruling. This meant that the Senate did not address the Veto Override sent by the House. Most state employees will see a 2.5% increase in their September paycheck due to “mini-budgets” passed by the House and Senate after the Governor’s veto of the legislative budget bill. However, UNC employees, community college employees, non-certified school personnel, and retirees remain in limbo because there has not been a “mini-budget” addressing their pay yet. If you are an employee in one of these categories, please understand that SEANC is still actively working to see that you get a raise and we have not forgotten you! We need your help. Call your legislator today and tell them you would like to see a “mini-budget” giving you a raise. SEANC will continue to work for the pay and benefits of state employees until the session is over and legislators have gone home. Please continue to follow SEANC on social media for the latest developments. Stand up for your raises
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Friday, September 27, 2019
Prison closures, budget the focus as legislature enters final weeks It is still unclear if the Senate will take up an override of the Governor’s budget veto next week, but that's not the only issue SEANC is watching as lawmakers return to business. The Department of Public Safety announced this week that it plans to close Hoke and Odom Correctional Institutions and Tyrrell Prison Work Farm, stating that the reason for the closures is to address the staff shortage at other institutions. The Senate Select Committee on Prison Safety, chaired by Sen. Bob Steinburg, is meeting on Monday at 3 p.m. to ask the department for more information about the plan to close the facilities and move employees to other prisons. SEANC lobbyists and members of the SEANC Select Committee on Prison Reform will be in attendance at the meeting and will share the information in next week’s Scoop. As for the budget, most state employees will see a 2.5% increase in their September paycheck due to “mini-budgets” passed by the House and Senate after the Governor’s veto of the legislative budget bill. However, UNC employees, community college employees, noncertified school personnel and retirees remain in limbo because there has not been a “mini-budget” addressing their pay yet, and the Senate has yet to override the veto. If you are an employee in one of these categories, please understand that SEANC is still actively working to see that you get a raise and we have not forgotten you! We need your help. Click below to let your legislators know you would like to see a “mini-budget” giving you a raise, or a vote to override the veto in the Senate. SEANC will continue to work for the pay and benefits of state employees until the session is over and legislators have gone home. Stand up for your raises
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Start planning now for SHP open enrollment Open Enrollment for the State Health Plan benefits for the 2020 benefit year will be held Nov. 2-19. Watch for your 2020 Decision Guide in the mail and make sure to READ it to take full advantage of the choices available and the opportunity to save money on your benefits. You will have access to the SAME broad, statewide provider network that you do today, which is the Blue Options network administered by Blue Cross NC! This includes all North Carolina hospitals. Start preparing now by clicking here to visit the plan's 2020 Open Enrollment page.
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