September 20, 2010
Whitman proposes reduced pensions for correctional officers and privatized prisons
Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman told The Sacramento Bee editorial board this morning that, if elected, she'll negotiate with the three biggest public employee unions to create 401(k)-style retirement plans for new state workers.
She also said she would "take a whack" at reining in the state's prison costs, including moving prisoners to other states and cutting prison health care costs.
She added that she would seek pension reforms for prison guards, while other public safety employees would be exempt from such changes...
LINK - SacBee.com Capitol Alert Blog
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