It is vital that all state employees contact all 10 members of the SB 1 conference committee.
Timing is critical.
Please phone all 10 members of the conference committee today . If possible, follow up with an e-mail. Emphasize that ALL state employees deserve a competitive pay raise in each year of the 2002-2003 budget. A competitive pay raise in both years of the next biennium is critical to preserving a stable state workforce and maintaining quality state services for the people of Texas. Additionally, it is crucial that the legislature maintain current state employee health insurance benefits by adequately funding the program administered by the Employees Retirement System.