Reply to "Pay Raises for Florence City Employees"

quote:

Originally posted by dolemitejb:

quote:

We have not had a raise in 3 years.

In the last 3 years, unemployment has doubled. Real wages are falling in the private sector, you know the private sector, the people who fund the public sector's paychecks.


Would also like to agree with you that the private sector does pay for the public sector. This City is one of the largest employers in this area,which means that these workers will in turn put more money back into the private sectors too. The old saying that is how the world goes round. Good Day!


Also would like to reply to your post on the private sector pays for the public sector. That is a true statement. Now one of the largest employers in this area is this City. Where do u think most of the money put back in this community comes from? It is full circle. While I dont argue your point I will finish your thought.

quote:

Some people are angry at there job so they think others should be miserable too.

Some people would be happy to have YOUR job, and probably for less than you make.

quote:

The City Of Florence has more money in reserves then any other City in North Alabama. Cites are not for profit. So in other words if you have the money for the raises, givem

At a time like this, if the city has extra money, it should go to a tax reduction and nothing else. If they sell this stupid golf course, it should go back to the citizens as well.

quote:

every single Dept in the City had to cut 25000.00 Dollars from their budget to be able to get raises.

Oh, I see. The departments had room in the budget for cuts, but didn't make those cuts until it was discovered that they could be used for their own personal benefit. That's fine leadership we have.