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Today, we celebrate the incredible mothers across North Carolina — especially those who serve as state employees and are retired from the state. Your dedication to both your families and your communities is truly inspiring! #MothersDay #ThankYouMoms #WeAreNC

Our initial reaction from @ardiswatkins.bsky.social to the Senate’s budget proposal: Tiny raises are unacceptable, retirees left out in the cold. #ncga #ncpol.

The Politics of Defining DEI In a recent GOP maneuver, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley eliminated a DEI metric in his department's employee evaluations.

“This is basically, as we’ve described it, what your kindergarten teacher told you and what your mom tried to raise you to do. Just do it. Just be a decent person.” @ardiswatkins.bsky.social #ncga #ncpol www.theassemblync.com/politics/nc-...

SEANC’s Ardis Watkins and Suzanne Beasley break down what Gov. Stein’s budget proposal means for state employees and retirees. #ncpol #ncga

We visited employees at NCDAC, NCPublicHealth and NCDES today as part of our Wake County Blitz! Thanks to everyone who came out!

On this week’s episode of The SEANC View Podcast, Rep. John Torbett discusses the aims of the Select Committee on Governmental Efficiency he co-chairs. Listen to the whole episode here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

Thank you to State Treasurer Brad Briner for coming to our office to speak with our Retiree Council.

NC Senate votes to limit how many treatments health insurance companies can be required to cover Critics fear the bill will pit patients and advocacy groups against one another. Supporters say North Carolina's medical costs are already sky-high and this will prevent health insurance from becoming...

"We earned the distinction of being the most expensive state in the country for healthcare by allowing the industry to overcharge, not by being overly generous with care" - @ardiswatkins.bsky.social #ncga #ncpol
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YouTube video by SEANCmedia Unmasking Healthcare Costs and Reform at Prisons

PODCAST: This week, we discuss the ongoing debate over higher State Health Plan premiums. We also talk with First Vice President Wendell Powell and Prison Reform Committee Chairwoman Deborah Harney about the state of our prisons. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RUZ... #ncga #ncpol

Some teachers report higher medical co-pays. NC's treasurer explains why. Educators and other state employees began noticing these changes in January, after the state health plan switched administrators from Blue Cross Blue Shield to Aetna.

SEANC's @ardiswatkins.bsky.social points out that the major problem with the State Health Plan is a lack of transparency in pricing.

“It's public money spent on these contracts to take care of public employees, and yet the public can't see that.”
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SEANC’s Emerging Leaders Council and District 69 volunteered at the Food Bank in Elizabeth City over the weekend!

SEANC's Ardis Watkins on the state health plan and the possibility of big premium hikes • NC Newsline State Employees Association of North Carolina executive director Ardis Watkins on the new state Treasurer’s statement that state health plan enrollees will likely face big premium hikes

SEANC’s Ardis Watkins discusses possible State Health Plan premium increases with NC Newsline #ncpol #ncga ncnewsline.com/2025/02/03/s...

NC state employees could see health premiums rise in 2026 (01-24-2025--Hour1) - The Pete Kaliner Show This episode is presented by Create A Video – The State Employees Association of North Carolina is opposing an idea to charge higher health insurance premiums for higher-paid state employees. The Exec...

SEANC’s Ardis Watkins appeared on The PeteKaliner Show Friday to discuss the need for true transparency in State Health Plan. #ncga #ncpol omny.fm/shows/the-pe...

The SEANC Board of Governors is meeting this weekend in Raleigh. At the beginning of the meeting, we honored all board members who served in the military. Thank you, veterans!

SEANC’s lobbying team is on the ground this week with the return of the #ncga, talking to lawmakers about the needs of state employees and retirees.