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 theyll 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 well 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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