MANY COUNCIL 2members will find their paychecks are a little larger in July than they were in June. The reason is the state’s revision of the amount deducted for pension contributions.
But advisers suggest you avoid the temptation — if you can — to go out and spend the additional money.
Instead you should increase your contributions to your deferred compensation retirement plan by that amount. Not only will you be boosting your retirement savings, you will gain tax benefits by doing so.
COUNCIL 2and its 263 local unions are weathering the economic storm, says President/Executive Director Chris Dugovich.
Speaking at the union’s 49th convention in Spokane in early June, Dugovich pointed out that in spite of job losses in public and private sector unions, Council 2 has lost only a handful of jobs so far.
He attributed the union’s success in the wake of the worst recession in decades to the fact that it always focuses on the basics — negotiating smart contracts, lobbying for key legislation and organizing new members.
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WHAT COUNCIL 2 IS ALL ABOUT
THE WASHINGTON State Council of County and City Employees, (WSCCCE) AFSCME, AFL-CIO represents more than 16,000 employees who provide services to the citizens of Washington state. It is a democratic union providing a real voice for its members through active participation and professional representation. The Union works to preserve and enhance workers' compensation and benefits. It also promotes job security and improves other employment conditions.
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Council 2 President / Executive Director Chris Dugovich
