Joe Lupo: A novel idea for STRS

From Joe Lupo

March 22, 2022

I have a novel idea that will allow the OEA/STRS Board to be "fair and balanced."

Effective immediately, the current salaries and bonuses for STRS staff be frozen for the period of years that our COLA was frozen. At the end of this period, the staff then be given a one time salary increase and bonuses not to exceed 3%.

This would show all members that they too will have skin in the game in addressing what they have referred to as an austerity program. After all, what is good for the goose is good for the gander.

This savings could then be used to fund the needs of active and retired STRS members...as it should be.