Ventura workers taking pay cuts to save jobsThursday, February 12, 2009 (02-12) 09:16 PST Ventura, CA (AP) -- Dozens of Ventura police officers, firefighters and other city workers are taking pay cuts or deferring compensation in an effort to prevent layoffs and reduce the city's budget deficit. More NewsThe concessions were approved this week by employee groups. Members of Service Employees International Union Local 721, the largest employee group with roughly 385 members, are still considering a 5 percent across-the-board pay reduction. The city has about 630 employees. The city's deficit is expected to grow to $12 million in the next two years and officials say the employee concessions won't prevent steep service cuts and layoffs. City Manager Rick Cole will discuss the voluntary concessions and job cuts during a Tuesday special session of the City Council. ___ Information from: Ventura County Star, http://venturacountystar.com Comments |
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