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* Obligatory Oscar pic for y’all…
— Capitol Fax (@capitolfax) May 22, 2023
* What’s going on?…
posted by Isabel Miller
Tuesday, May 23, 23 @ 7:35 am
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AFSCME state worker contract up for negotiations the past several weeks…concessions not looking too promising on either side…wonder if budget stalemate is part and parcel to some of the uncertainty of increase in wages and benefits coming soon…
Comment by CentralILCentrist Tuesday, May 23, 23 @ 8:28 am
@CentralILCentrist - I’m tracking the collective bargaining agreement, Medicaid Omnibus, and whatever they decide on the Health Benefits for Immigrants program all being variables in the budget this year. I doubt they’ll do anything on the collective bargaining until veto though. Pay new rates from the current approp and backfill in the fall.
Comment by Born in the Shadows Tuesday, May 23, 23 @ 8:34 am
The picture of Oscar reminds me of saying that the journey of life is sweeter when traveled with a dog
Comment by Erown Tuesday, May 23, 23 @ 8:45 am
Not much. Still trying to find an effective way to commute from the northwest suburbs to the Loop post Kennedy construction.
How are you doing?
Comment by Crash Tuesday, May 23, 23 @ 8:52 am
@BITS, when is veto usually?
@Erown, I agree. I’m certain Oscar provides a reminder to slow down and enjoy the fine simplicity in life some days.
Comment by CentralILCentrist Tuesday, May 23, 23 @ 8:56 am
Any day with an Oscar pic is a good day.
Comment by JoanP Tuesday, May 23, 23 @ 9:03 am
There’s a good boy right there (exclamation point)
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, May 23, 23 @ 9:06 am
Looks like Oscar is loving the beautiful weather we’ve been getting. We took our Pup to a little league game last night about as perfect as an early summer night can be.
Comment by Mason Born Tuesday, May 23, 23 @ 9:17 am
He’s so handsome. I will take an Oscar pic any day.
Comment by Near West Side Tuesday, May 23, 23 @ 9:27 am
Love the Oscar pic, how’s the spring crappie fishing on Lake Springfield?
Comment by Gruntled University Employee Tuesday, May 23, 23 @ 9:34 am
As someone who suffered through the Rauner years without a contract/budget/raises, I am confident that AFSCME and the administration will come to a fair agreement… but I’m inclined to agree with Born in the Shadows as to the timeframe and series of events. Funny how those years of uncertainty have led me to be more optimistic.
Also… PUPPY!!!!
Comment by Squirrel Tuesday, May 23, 23 @ 9:44 am
Oscar is to CapFax what frosting is to cake.
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, May 23, 23 @ 10:07 am
OSCAR (banned punctuation).
(N-not like I like d-doggos or anything…)
Comment by thisjustinagain Tuesday, May 23, 23 @ 10:39 am
Oscar…keepin’ it cool.
Comment by Dotnonymous Tuesday, May 23, 23 @ 2:44 pm
An Oscar photo is a sweet view after reading the grim report from the Attorney General today. Thanks, Rich.
Comment by Nearly Normal Tuesday, May 23, 23 @ 7:00 pm