Thousands hold two or more government jobs - Asbury Park Press

Thousands hold two or more government jobs Asbury Park Press Double-dippers, who averaged slightly more than two government jobs each, received average pay raises of 5.2 percent last year, at a time when most private sector employees were given raises of less than 3 percent. Nine of the top 10 double-dippers ... and more »

Sacrificial scams: 'Public service' careers pay well - The Southern

Sacrificial scams: 'Public service' careers pay well The Southern Instead, government jobs are safe, secure, pressure-free — and now, amazingly lucrative! Whether it's in Wisconsin, Illinois, California or the nation's capital, today's public sector workers expect to do little or no work (I'm not counting partying ... and more »

For Pocono government workers, it's still a man's world - Pocono Record

For Pocono government workers, it's still a man's world Pocono Record Overall in the public sector in 2011, the median salary for men was $46139.65; for women, it was $41059.90. In job categories most heavily populated by women, such as teachers and office/clerical titles, men still had higher median salaries.

LETTER: Big government, big business - New Bern Sun Journal

LETTER: Big government, big business New Bern Sun Journal Why don't they share the same contempt for big government? Corporations and businesses provide jobs. The businesses themselves often pay corporate taxes and the individuals within the company pay taxes, as do their shareholders. and more »

EI: What's wrong with it, and what to expect from the coming overhaul - Canada.com

EI: What's wrong with it, and what to expect from the coming overhaul Canada.com OTTAWA — Millions of Canadians who pay into the federal employment insurance program will soon face a new set of rules on EI benefits and what jobs government will expect them to accept to receive payments. Here's an explanation of the EI program, ... and more »