Springfield, Illinois. Friday, August 17th, 2012.
Just back from Springfield.
The HB1447 language was to create a forced choice of health care for a cost of living adjustment. Originally HB1447 only applied to a certain group of state employees.
Arriving home from our trip to the state capital, it now appears that the deal could not be made.
State pensions may be safe at least until the post-election session.
State employees gathered all morning in front of the House chamber with hand written notes. Signs are not permitted on the third floor of the Springfield Capitol building where the House and Senate chambers are located.