Over the last few years we have all seen our neighbors out of work, losing homes and struggling to get by.
The private sector have seen cuts between 15 and 25 percent during the last few years, while city government unions have seen 23% in increased payout
Here is a short list with some of the demands from the Union:
- Union demands > $100 million in more money for them.
- Continuation of pay raises
- Restoring the 3.2% cut (the cost over $100 million). This was a onetime cut over a two-year budget. This amounted to about 1.6% and only about .5% per year coming from salary. Yes, a salary cut of less than 1%. At the same time, nearly half the staff received a 4.5% raise each year.
- Veto power over changing job roles, over changing shifts to save overtime and limiting other scheduling options for city workers.
- Phoenix is prevented from saving money by avoiding contracting out any services.
- ALL contract negotiations to be kept secret.
This is to be funded by increasing taxes: Water and sewer rate increases, Property tax increase and maintain the 2% food tax.
Government unions believe they are entitled to more, why? Are they a protected class?
Tell City hall that enough is enough.
