The Utah Public Employees’ Association State Board of Directors and Advisory Council met on Saturday, February 7, 2009, to discuss the state’s ongoing budget crisis. Board members discussed how important it is for public employees to be proactive in helping the state resolve the crisis while preserving and limiting the impact on jobs. Pending the outcome of final state revenue numbers State Board and Advisory Council members believe their input and suggestions could assist in reducing the number of RIF’s in state government. The State Board and Advisory Council discussed certain options such as furloughs and benefit considerations. As stated – saving jobs is the ultimate goal!
