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  • In the NewsJanuary 7, 2011

    NIRS Research in the Toledo Blade

    January 7, 2011 — The Toledo Blade reports on government workers’ pay and cites NIRS’ Out of Balance report to evidence that, while government workers have a bit more job security, “they tended to be at least slightly undercompensated.” Read the full article here.

  • In the NewsJanuary 7, 2011

    NIRS Research in an In These Times article

    January 7, 2011 — An In These Times reports on public pay and says that public employees are the “new convenient scapegoats.” The article cites NIRS’ Out of Balance report to explain how, “claims of exorbitant wages and pensions constitute misleading propaganda.” Read the full article here.

  • In the NewsDecember 26, 2010

    Washington Post Share News About NIRS New Executive Director

    December 26, 2010 — Today, the Washington Post shared with its readers that Diane Oakley, former policy adviser on retirement and tax policy issues on Capitol Hill, will become NIRS’ New Executive Director, effective January 18, 2011. Read the full article here.

  • In the NewsDecember 21, 2010

    NIRS Research in the Washington Post

    December 21, 2010 — The Washington Post reports on public sector pay.  A recent study by NIRS and the Center for State & Local Government Excellence found that total compensation for state employees was 6.8% lower than for private-sector workers, when attempting to compare similar jobs. Read the full article here.

  • In the NewsDecember 18, 2010

    NIRS Research in the Wall Street Journal

    December 18, 2010 — The Wall Street Journal reports on public pay.  A recent study by NIRS and the Center for State & Local Government Excellence found that total compensation for state employees was 6.8% lower than for private-sector workers, when attempting to compare similar jobs. Read the full article here. (Subscription)

  • In the NewsDecember 1, 2010

    NIRS Research Cited in Las Vegas Review Journal

    December 2010 — In a Las Vegas Review Journal letter to the editor Lee Saunders, AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer, quotes NIRS research, which found that professionally managed pensions can deliver the same level of benefits at half the cost of a 401(k)-style plan. Read the full article here.