Today the State Senate took up the issue of the next 3% raise for State workers. These are the same State workers who already have compensation and benefit packages which dwarf equivalent roles in the private sector. These folks work hard, take their jobs seriously, and are unfortunately working for an entity that is broke. Just like many of the people who used to work at Chrysler and GM. And, if leadership in Lansing doesn't step up and demonstrate true courage and leadership......their fates will be similar.
No one has any reason or incentive to degrade the fine people who work for the State of Michigan. They are victims of poor, shortsighted leadership. This is the same Lansing leadership who call a budget balanced when the gap is filled with special "gifts" from Washington. These Stimulus "gifts" will end.......and where will that leave us? What kind of pickle does that create for our dedicated State employees?
Bad news never gets better with age. It's time we face the headwinds....and start making tough choices. The longer it lingers.......the tougher the choices.