AWC Personnel News - October 2008  (Plain Text Version)

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In this issue:
 ADA Amendments Signed Into Law: What ADA Changes Mean for Washington Employers
 Latest CPI Data
 Cost of Living Wage Formulas
 Considering Layoffs - Do You Have a Plan?
 Police/Fire Compensation Survey Available
 State Actuary GASB 45 Online Tool
 Organizational Development Services Available
 Minimum Wage Increase
 Workers’ Compensation Rates May Increase by 3%
 Family Leave Insurance Update
 Upcoming Conferences and Workshops

Latest CPI Data

The most recent CPI figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics are shown below. September figures will be released on October 14.

The most recent CPI figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics are shown below. September figures will be released on October 14.

Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton Area Bi-Monthly Index

(Aug 2008 compared to Aug 2007)

CPI-U: 5.4%
CPI-W: 6.2%

U.S. All City Average

(Aug 2008 compared to Aug 2007)

CPI-U: 5.4%
CPI-W: 5.9%

West B/C Cities Index

(Aug 2008 compared to Aug 2007)

CPI-U: 4.9%
CPI-W: 5.4%

Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton Area Semi-Annual Average

(First half of 2008 compared to first half of 2007)

CPI-U: 4.6%
CPI-W: 4.9%

Portland-Salem Area Semi-Annual Average

(First half of 2008 compared to second half of 2007)

CPI-U: 3.9%
CPI-W: 4.1%

CPI information, updated each month after the newest CPI figures are released, is available on AWC’s website. For a chart showing U.S., Seattle, and Portland area data, go to www.awcnet.org/documents/cpidata.pdf.