First, they are playing the cut what you want game go force people to vote for higher taxes.
Second, a 2.5% budget reduction does not need to mean a 20% payroll deduction.
Third, they ALWAYS give you guys
Backpay.
#2 - I will be taking a 20% reduction in my pay. Working 4 days out of 5 means a 20% reduction. Do the math.
#3 - WE WILL NOT BE GETTING BACKPAY FOR THIS FURLOUGH!!! HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU PEOPLE THAT!