tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12379657.post3765591678761774666..comments2023-12-18T11:16:58.584-08:00Comments on The Verbosery: California State Worker Furloughs - The Judge Rules - What it Meansdolphyngyrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187926378463595809noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12379657.post-1118607735343421842009-01-29T23:30:00.000-08:002009-01-29T23:30:00.000-08:00Let me see if I understand the facts surrounding t...Let me see if I understand the facts surrounding the furlough. (1) This budget fiasco was caused by our Legislature not doing their jobs responsibly. (2) The main focus on resolving this deficit is by furloughing State workers 2 days per month for the next 18 months even though the "savings" is just a drop in the bucket ($1.3B vs. $42B). (3) The Legislature is exempt from the furlough and they can still get their full salary, full per diem, State car, and all perks. Basically, they're rewarded for being financially irresponsible. (4) The Governor's spokesperson said that State workers are being given a day off. (I find that extremely offensive.) (5) It interesting to learn that former Governor Pete Wilson is advising Governor Schwarzenegger. (Remember Pete Wilson was not successful in raiding State worker pension funds back in the 90s.) Why are there only two choices between furlough or layoffs? Why not have the Legislators give up their pay and all benefits and/or perks and be in session 24/7 until the budget is passed? I smell too many rats in the Capitol. I say vote them all out of officeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com