State employees association eyes hazard pay, cost of living increases ahead of legislative session
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - State lawmakers return to the capitol on January 11 and the South Carolina State Employees Association (SCSEA) is hoping they’ll give government workers a raise.
Association Executive Director Carlton Washington said he believes there is bipartisan support to take on the issues of hazard pay and cost of living adjustments for employees.
“I think if the [House Ways and Means Chairman G. Murrell Smith] supports it like has been communicating, I think we’ll see some progress and I think the senate will be receptive to that conversation as well,” Washington said.
In December, Washington sent Smith a letter requesting lawmakers institute a 5.9 percent cost of living adjustment for employees and implement one-time hazard pay bonuses.
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