Seven Days Columnist Questions Governor’s Travel Expenses, In Light Of Call To Rein In State Employee Mileage Costs
"Then again, maybe it’s easier just to nickel and dime state employees over a few cents a mile."
72% Of States Pay Employees Full Federal Mileage Reimbursement Rate
“Thirty-six states in 2013 reimbursed public employees for work-related use of their own cars at the mileage reimbursement rate set by the IRS—56.5 cents per mile.”
State Coming After Mileage In Upcoming Negotiations!
"Administration Secretary Spaulding agrees that the federal rate is too high, but said the rate is stipulated in the state employees’ union contract. He said he plans to raise the issue when he he and the union start negotiating a new contract next month."
"Mileage reimbursement does happen to be a pet peeve of mine," Spaulding said.
Minutes From The August 6, 2013, Waterbury Chapter Meeting
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Photos From Friday’s VSEA Retired Members’ Chapter Annual Meeting
On Friday, August 9, the VSEA Retired Members’ Chapter hosted its Annual Meeting at the Elks Club in Montpelier. The group elected a new slate of officers that includes:
President – Joan Maclay Vice President – Ruth Leithead
Treasurer – Susan Martin Clerk – Luci Stephens
The Chapter also heard from Sen. Bernie Sanders, Treasurer Beth Pearce and Author Wendell Potter.