There has been an onslaught of rumors, speculation, and misinformation regarding State Employees, lately so we will try to address these issues as best as we can.
Meeting with the Governor: It is inevitable. It would be silly for the Governor to avoid talking to the Unions throughout the entire legislative session. His budget plan is to have State Employees make up for the deficit through layoffs and harsh contract agreements. He knows there are limitations on what the Unions are willing to discuss, but doesn't it just make sense to engage the Unions before he spirals the middle-class down