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Subject: make concessions to the Patrick administration?


Author:
concerned
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Date Posted: 02:14:55 11/02/09 Mon
The Patrick administration wants the rank and file to take a 10% reduction of our pay after they already stripped us of holiday pay and increased our health insurance premiums and co-pays in recent years, then have the nerve to threaten us with layoffs if we don't agree?
I'm tired of the so called former C.O.'s who say we don't have the balls to go on strike, In my 25 yrs in corrections I have never experienced a strike so these people that are talking crap must be in their late 60's and or 70's and have no clue what we are going through right now.
It is obvious that those so called ex C.O.'s who claim to have had the balls to strike years ago have no idea now of what our situation is like.
I agreed years ago to forgo what we had to endure to save the Rec. Officers jobs as well as the majority of my fellow officers (now to you so called tough stanced former staff members that say we don't have the balls to stand up as a union body) would you have done the same in that situation? I think not.
You say strike? Look what happened when R.I. correction officers went on strike, their govenor called in the national guard, is that supposed to make the situation for us any better?
If you so called ex tough standing C.O.'s that claim strike is the better way, you are wrong because you people are so out of the loop because we are still short staffed with rank and file, way too top heavy with administators
and if you really read into what all state agencies are admitting as far as having to make cutbacks they have no choice but to start from the top as far as layoffs.
I do not see uniformed staff being laid off anytime soon so for you idiots that say the veteran staff memebers are throwing the rookies under the bus instead of striking you are totaly WRONG.
There are way too many Supers, Deputies, Directors, assistant Deputies and Directors and some institutions have 2 DOS's with assistant deputies and has gotten way out of hand with top level management so when we say no more concessions and let the layoffs come we mean it in the way of management and not uniformed staff, we are not throwing our rank and file under any bus whatsoever.

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Subject: The DOC union cycle


Author:
Retired
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Date Posted: 06:04:46 10/24/09 Sat
You know, for over 20 years now I've watched this cycle of people knocking down the eboard (sometimes deservedly so, other times not).

Then people run for the eboard and make all kinds of promises (very few of which they keep).

Then the eboard says they can't get anything accomplished because of the membership not participating (which is mostly true, but quite often because they don't trust the eboard).

Then the eboard disappears, probably because they have been told that executive board positions are just another benefit offered to the officers, not really meant to "fight" for officer's rights.

Then the rumors start (sometimes true, sometimes not) about eboard members making deals for themselves and friends...

Then people start knocking down the eboard....and the cycle starts all over again.....

While this cycle is going on, super's pick positions erode officer's morale, officers that management likes get a slap on the wrist when they mess up, while other officers get suspended and terminated for doing the same thing or less. Post orders were created without much of a peep out of the union...completely transforming the work environment and adding thousands of pages of material for officer's to be disciplined about.

Management must just be laughing there asses off. I actually know some managers that wish this union were stronger...because some of what we want, they also want. But nope, can't get it done.

I don't know what the answer is, but above is a look at the problem. I'm a free man thank God. It's your turn to figure it out.

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Subject: Heres some 40 hour salaries


Author:
get the money there
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Date Posted: 23:46:35 10/28/09 Wed
Annual Rate 2008 Earnings
State Racing Commission Lightbown Kevin Veterinary Services 40.00 $624,000.00 $37,200.00
State Racing Commission Esterbrook Kristin C Veterinary Services 40.00 $624,000.00 $7,800.00
State Racing Commission Walsh Susan Athletic Services 40.00 $624,000.00 $43,800.00
University of Massachusetts Ambrosino Donna Exec Dir,Mass Biologics 40.00 $600,000.00 $508,510.86
State Racing Commission Morrissey John H. Athletic Services 40.00 $520,000.00 $27,000.00
University of Massachusetts Flotte Terence R Exec Dep Chanc Provost & Dean 40.00 $500,000.00 $549,254.84
University of Massachusetts Collins Michael F Chancellor & SVP Hlth Sciences 40.00 $490,000.00 $609,470.13
University of Massachusetts Lovley Derek R Associate Dean NRE 40.00 $458,263.00 $613,065.44
University of Massachusetts Manning Thomas D Deputy Chancellor 40.00 $425,000.00 $522,085.15
University of Massachusetts Wilson Jack M President of Univ of MA 40.00 $425,000.00 $436,261.48
University of Massachusetts Pagnam Charles J VC,Development 40.00 $410,000.00 $476,013.49
University of Massachusetts Brown Jr William D Cont Ed Instructor 40.00 $407,334.00 $25,500.00
University of Massachusetts Holub Robert Charles Chancellor 40.00 $375,000.00 $149,006.31
University of Massachusetts Lazare Aaron Professor & Dean Emeritus 40.00 $365,976.00 $371,553.12
University of Massachusetts Rock Kenneth L Chairman of Department 40.00 $363,823.00 $378,396.68
University of Massachusetts Kiefe Catarina I Chairman of Department 40.00 $345,000.00 $0.00
University of Massachusetts Faytell David L Cont Ed Instructor 40.00 $338,000.00 $151,883.00
University of Massachusetts Stein Gary S Chairman of Department 40.00 $337,091.00 $327,090.56
University of Massachusetts Murphy Joyce A Vice Chancellor & COO UMMS/CWM 40.00 $325,000.00 $401,710.45
State Racing Commission Buono James Athletic Services 40.00 $312,000.00 $15,700.00
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Subject: Really not much in comparison to other departments


Author:
you asked to see it
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Date Posted: 16:45:19 10/31/09 Sat
2009 Massachusetts State Payroll (5297)
Department Last Name First Name Description Standard Hours Annual Rate 2008 Earnings
Department of Correction Clarke Harold W Commissioner 37.50 $143,986.00 $143,986.19
Department of Correction Duval Ronald T Dpty Commissioner/Adm 40.00 $135,842.00 $135,842.46
Department of Correction Bender James R Dpty Commissioner 40.00 $134,946.00 $134,946.24
Department of Correction Madden Veronica Dep Comm/Class, Prog & Reentry 40.00 $131,943.00 $131,174.21
Department of Correction White Nancy General Counsel 37.50 $128,149.00 $128,149.06
Department of Correction Marshall Terre K Asst Dpty Comm/Clinical Prog 40.00 $119,840.00 $115,395.30
Department of Correction Macchi Peter V Dir Administrative Svcs 37.50 $117,485.00 $117,484.80
Department of Correction Pepe Jr Peter A Superintendent 40.00 $114,850.00 $114,849.80
Department of Correction Tomich Niklos J Psychologist V 37.50 $112,366.00 $0.00
Department of Correction Spencer Luis S Assistant Deputy Commissioner 40.00 $111,833.00 $103,816.64
Department of Correction Quick Jeffrey J Dir Resource Mgmt 37.50 $110,815.00 $110,815.13
Department of Correction Bissonnette Lynn M Superintendent 40.00 $110,363.00 $110,362.72
Department of Correction Dietrick Stephen G Dpty General Counsel 37.50 $109,879.00 $109,878.86
Department of Correction Dipaolo Paul L Program Manager VIII 37.50 $107,718.00 $108,786.25
Department of Correction St Amand Peter R Superintendent 40.00 $107,707.00 $107,707.34
Department of Correction Thibault Suzanne Dpty Superintendent Oper 40.00 $106,947.00 $111,627.36
Department of Correction Thompson Michael A Superintendent 40.00 $105,680.00 $105,679.60
Department of Correction Murphy Jr Robert F Superintendent 40.00 $105,517.00 $105,516.84
Department of Correction Dickhaut Thomas E Superintendent 40.00 $105,411.00 $105,411.28
Department of Correction Roden Gary E Superintendent 40.00 $104,248.00 $104,248.04
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Subject: VOTE THEM ALL OUT ANS SAVE OUR UNION


Author:
CONCERNED
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Date Posted: 14:36:50 08/08/09 Sat
Tells get behind some good people this time! -- screwed screw, 21:46:17 05/02/09 Sat [5]
Steve "The Life Loser" Kennaway needs to go a way.

Joe "The NO Show" Guarino needs to leave the payroll.

Henry "I feel like a woman" Harris needs to find himself some where else.

James "I need only 3 more years to learn my job" Nason needs to put some time on line.

These fools are killing us as a group. EVEN if they where not dirty as the day is long, they been there way to long.

We need to clean our house.

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Subject: Happy Halloween!


Author:
Massmoderators
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Date Posted: 00:39:18 10/29/09 Thu
A cabbie picks up a Nun. She gets into the cab, and notices that the VERY handsome cab driver won't stop staring at her..
She asks him why he is staring.
He replies: 'I have a question to ask, but I don't want to offend you.'
She answers, 'My son, you cannot offend me. When you're as old as I am and have been a nun as long as I have, you get a chance to see and hear just about everything. I'm sure that there's nothing you could say or ask I would find offensive.'
'Well, I've always had a fantasy to have a nun kissme.'
She responds, 'Well, let's see what we can do about that: #1 you have to be single and #2, you must be Catholic.'
The cab driver is very excited and says, 'Yes, I'm single and Catholic!'
'OK' the nun says. Pull into the next alley.'
The nun fulfills his fantasy with a kiss that would make a hooker blush. But when they get back on the road, the cab driver starts crying.
'My dear child,' said the nun, 'Why are you crying?'
'Forgive me but I've sinned. I lied and I must confess; I'm married and I'm Jewish.'
The nun says, 'That's OK. My name is Kevin and I'm going to a Halloween party.

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Subject: State has lots of money


Author:
More
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Date Posted: 23:58:58 10/28/09 Wed
2009 Massachusetts State Payroll (96388)
Department Last Name First Name Description Standard Hours Annual Rate 2008 Earnings
University of Massachusetts Kostecki Paul T. VC Research & Engagement 40.00 $219,606.00 $252,473.42
Chief Medical Examiner Nields Henry M Acting Chief Medical Examiner 37.50 $250,000.00 $250,000.00
University of Massachusetts Towsley Donald F. Distinguished Univ Prof,UMA 40.00 $180,873.00 $247,731.48
University of Massachusetts Smith Katherine V Staff Administrator U Of M 40.00 $234,000.00 $247,600.00
University of Massachusetts Lesser Victor R. Professor U of M 40.00 $181,896.00 $247,107.79
University of Massachusetts Ockene Judith K Int Vice Provost / Faculty AFF 40.00 $170,872.00 $246,906.11
University of Massachusetts McCutcheon John F Athletic Director 40.00 $214,791.00 $244,987.54
University of Massachusetts Molrine Deborah C Assoc Professor 40.00 $227,944.00 $244,804.35
University of Massachusetts Brashear-Alejandro Thomas G Assoc Professor U of M 40.00 $115,142.00 $241,795.35
University of Massachusetts Lenhardt Stephen W Staff Administrator U Of M 40.00 $240,000.00 $241,565.41
University of Massachusetts Malone Michael F. Dean, Engineering 40.00 $234,109.00 $240,935.83
University of Massachusetts Weinstein Bruce R Assoc Professor 40.00 $60,586.80 $238,554.58
University of Massachusetts Karellas Andrew Professor 40.00 $242,050.00 $238,492.07
University of Massachusetts Hatch Joyce M. Vice Chancellor Admin&Finance 40.00 $236,538.00 $238,405.70
University of Massachusetts Osterweil Leon Joel Professor U of M 40.00 $177,357.00 $238,148.00
University of Massachusetts Grinstein Georges Professor 37.50 $164,862.00 $237,808.55
University of Massachusetts Peters Linda M L Lecturer U of M 40.00 $57,335.20 $236,585.18
University of Massachusetts Mackenzie David J. Staff Associate U of M 40.00 $232,875.00 $234,692.02
University of Massachusetts Ferrucci Joseph T Physician (Dual) 15.57 $233,520.00 $233,520.04
University of Massachusetts Weng Zhiping Professor 40.00 $218,400.00 $233,436.29
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Subject: Does it ever end?


Author:
List goes on
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Date Posted: 23:55:31 10/28/09 Wed
2009 Massachusetts State Payroll (96388)
Department Last Name First Name Description Standard Hours Annual Rate 2008 Earnings
University of Massachusetts Reppert Steven Chairman of Department 40.00 $279,596.00 $277,727.53
University of Massachusetts Seymour Charlena M. Provost/VC for Academic Aff 40.00 $272,595.00 $274,748.00
University of Massachusetts Houghton Jeanmarie Assoc Professor 40.00 $252,000.00 $272,089.41
University of Massachusetts Matthews Charles Robert Chairman of Department 40.00 $273,373.00 $271,629.42
University of Massachusetts Steingard Ronald J Assoc VDC CWM-Chief Med Off 40.00 $260,000.00 $271,622.94
University of Massachusetts Butterfield David A Dean, School of Management 40.00 $258,750.00 $270,600.87
University of Massachusetts Aronin Neil Professor 40.00 $238,192.00 $269,934.99
University of Massachusetts McNamara James P Exec Dir,Ofc of Tech Mgmt 40.00 $250,000.00 $267,765.95
University of Massachusetts Sullivan John L Vice Provost for Research 40.00 $275,000.00 $265,616.51
University of Massachusetts Muthukumar Murugappan Wilmer D. Barrett Professor 40.00 $197,843.00 $265,310.60
University of Massachusetts Kurose James F. Dean, Natural Science & Math 40.00 $255,000.00 $263,578.36
University of Massachusetts Sperounis Frederick Exec Dir Instit Econ Plan &Dev 37.50 $263,888.00 $262,526.53
University of Massachusetts Kellogg Derek W Head Basketball Coach 40.00 $215,000.00 $260,557.84
University of Massachusetts Clydesdale Fergus M. Distinguished Professor A 8.00 $42,429.90 $259,723.07
University of Massachusetts Jacobson Allan S Professor 40.00 $261,040.00 $259,545.04
University of Massachusetts Gierasch Lila M Distinguished Professor 40.00 $189,894.00 $255,631.65
University of Massachusetts Mannino Ronald C. Chrm.Of Dept A U Of M 40.00 $148,520.00 $255,044.38
University of Massachusetts Smith Thomas W Professor 40.00 $60,856.90 $254,822.85
University of Massachusetts Moloney Jacqueline Executive Vice Chancellor 37.50 $250,000.00 $254,230.87
University of Massachusetts Croft William B Distinguished Univ Prof,UMA 40.00 $188,633.00 $253,534.52
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Subject: More


Author:
And more...
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Date Posted: 23:51:40 10/28/09 Wed
2009 Massachusetts State Payroll (96388)
Department Last Name First Name Description Standard Hours Annual Rate 2008 Earnings
State Racing Commission Egan William Athletic Services 40.00 $260,000.00 $26,910.00
State Racing Commission Walsh Hugh T Athletic Services 40.00 $260,000.00 $2,800.00
State Racing Commission Dunn Denis Athletic Services 40.00 $260,000.00 $7,750.00
State Racing Commission Braz Robert Athletic Services 40.00 $260,000.00 $20,895.00
University of Massachusetts Steingard Ronald J Assoc VDC CWM-Chief Med Off 40.00 $260,000.00 $271,622.94
University of Massachusetts MacCormack Jean F. Chancellor 37.50 $259,000.00 $311,910.93
University of Massachusetts Butterfield David A Dean, School of Management 40.00 $258,750.00 $270,600.87
University of Massachusetts Finch John Deputy Director Bus Dev&Oper 40.00 $258,551.00 $282,382.56
University of Massachusetts Kurose James F. Dean, Natural Science & Math 40.00 $255,000.00 $263,578.36
University of Massachusetts Houghton Jeanmarie Assoc Professor 40.00 $252,000.00 $272,089.41
University of Massachusetts Moloney Jacqueline Executive Vice Chancellor 37.50 $250,000.00 $254,230.87
University of Massachusetts Abdelal Ahmed Provost 37.50 $250,000.00 $152,884.70
University of Massachusetts McNamara James P Exec Dir,Ofc of Tech Mgmt 40.00 $250,000.00 $267,765.95
Chief Medical Examiner Nields Henry M Acting Chief Medical Examiner 37.50 $250,000.00 $250,000.00
Hampden Sheriff's Department McGuire Jr Arthur Timothy Consultant 40.00 $249,600.00 $0.00
University of Massachusetts Litwin Demetrius Physician (Dual) 15.56 $245,000.00 $185,431.03
State Racing Commission Oliveira III Joaquim P Athletic Services 37.50 $243,750.00 $14,255.00
State Racing Commission Love Robert Athletic Services 37.50 $243,750.00 $4,610.00
University of Massachusetts Ennis Francis A Professor A 40.00 $243,198.00 $11,273.18
University of Massachusetts Karellas Andrew Professor 40.00 $242,050.00 $238,492.07
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Subject: More salaries


Author:
and more...
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Date Posted: 23:49:14 10/28/09 Wed
Department Last Name First Name Description Standard Hours Annual Rate 2008 Earnings
State Racing Commission Hall Grace H Athletic Services 40.00 $312,000.00 $28,650.00
University of Massachusetts Julian Jr James R. Executive Vice President 40.00 $309,596.00 $318,502.18
University of Massachusetts Czech Michael P Professor 40.00 $304,163.00 $301,800.57
University of Massachusetts Jenal Robert E VC, Administration & Finance 40.00 $295,000.00 $312,596.93
University of Massachusetts Allison Jeroan J Professor 40.00 $290,000.00 $0.00
University of Massachusetts Meehan Martin Chancellor 37.50 $280,000.00 $316,965.34
University of Massachusetts Reppert Steven Chairman of Department 40.00 $279,596.00 $277,727.53
Berkshire Community College Cornwell Lynette Mang't, Bus Pro & Admin Servic 18.50 $277,499.00 $700.00
University of Massachusetts Altieri Dario C Professor 40.00 $276,379.00 $279,489.55
University of Massachusetts Sullivan John L Vice Provost for Research 40.00 $275,000.00 $265,616.51
University of Massachusetts Matthews Charles Robert Chairman of Department 40.00 $273,373.00 $271,629.42
University of Massachusetts Seymour Charlena M. Provost/VC for Academic Aff 40.00 $272,595.00 $274,748.00
University of Massachusetts Pugnaire Michele P Sr Assoc,Dean of Education 40.00 $270,000.00 $231,307.39
University of Massachusetts Peterson Robert Paul Chief Information Officer 40.00 $270,000.00 $335,559.12
University of Massachusetts Williams Marcellette G Staff Administrator U Of M 40.00 $265,828.00 $318,414.76
University of Massachusetts Sperounis Frederick Exec Dir Instit Econ Plan &Dev 37.50 $263,888.00 $262,526.53
University of Massachusetts Jacobson Allan S Professor 40.00 $261,040.00 $259,545.04
State Racing Commission Griffin Dennis Athletic Services 40.00 $260,000.00 $11,125.00
State Racing Commission Correia Charles E Athletic Services 40.00 $260,000.00 $17,450.00
State Racing Commission Demarco Carl Athletic Services 40.00 $260,000.00 $11,300.00
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Subject: Whats up with the ex VP


Author:
ww
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Date Posted: 17:58:55 10/25/09 Sun
If you see the ex VP Ferillo ask him to tell you the story of his all exspense union paid vacation to Calif.
Don't forget to ask how his trip across the border to Mexico was will he was there.
More to come

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Subject: Whats up with the ex VP


Author:
tony
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Date Posted: 17:11:13 10/27/09 Tue
Ask the ex VP, Ferullo, Guarino and Manny Baptist about their union paid trips to Attica for the annual memorial service.
Ask them how the event was.
Ask how Canada was and the strip joints
Ask how the trip to the Red Sox game was in Toronto
Ask why they flew to Bufflo and rented a car when they should of driven?
They never attended the Attica event

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Subject: concerned C.O.


Author:
Concerned C.O.
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Date Posted: 15:16:49 08/08/09 Sat
we need to vote all the e-board incumbents out of office in this next election. We are losing at every turn.
1) no raise
2) 5% increase in out health insurance.
3) we lost holiday pay. about $5,000/yr per officer.
4) no political clout even though we give several thousand dollars to several politicians.
5) President Steve kenneway has provided no leadership.
6) Legislative Rep. Joe Gaurino is a no show.
7) Executive Secretary Henry Harris is not even a correction officer-he is a brownshirt maintenance worker from shirley med.
8)Grievance Coordinator james Nason admits he still does not know his job and needs more time to learn.

This union has gone downhill for the past six to eight years under the so called leadership of these guys.

they might be good guys I don't know any of them. This is nothing personal. but they have had there chance.

Lets vote in some hardworking, smart and solid union guys who will work hard for us and NOT sell us out.

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Subject: Food for thought


Author:
Open Mind
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Date Posted: 12:52:31 10/22/09 Thu
Print Back to story

Utah's 4-day workweek brings some dividends
By PAUL FOY, Associated Press Writer Paul Foy, Associated Press Writer
Thu Oct 22, 8:04 am ET

SALT LAKE CITY – Closing Utah state offices on Fridays has delivered an unexpected bonus: a big saving on overtime pay.

New calculations show Utah saved $4.1 million in the first year of a government experiment with a four-day workweek.

State employees were eager to leave after the longer workday, and weren't inclined to work an extra hour or two.

"They're getting what they need to get done in 10 hours and going home," said Angie Welling, spokeswoman for Gov. Gary Herbert.

"The state envisioned some energy savings, but that overtime number was not anticipated," she said Wednesday.

Utah was the first state in the country to shut down most of its services on Fridays. Other states took notice. Hawaii tried a limited four-day week last fall, when a similar program was under way in Washington state. Lawmakers in at least two other states — West Virginia and Virginia — have also looked into adopting a four-day workweek.

Former Gov. Jon Huntsman made the switch for Utah in August 2008, largely to cut energy costs.

Utah, however, achieved only a sixth of the $3 million it expected to trim on energy costs.

The state couldn't shut down as many state buildings as it planned on Fridays, officials said, and it didn't save much by closing the smaller buildings.

Also, the state assumed gasoline for state fleet car use and building utility costs would soar, and it would save as much.

Both expenditures actually fell over the past year, however. Utah has some of the lowest utility rates in the country.

The energy saving came out to $502,000 for the year. The state also saved $200,000 on janitorial services. With reduced overtime expenses, the total saving was $4.8 million.

The figures were released Wednesday by Herbert's strategic planner, Mike Hansen.

The new governor — Huntsman left to become the U.S. ambassador to China — is undecided on whether to stick with the program, Welling said.

"He's still reviewing the results. He feels like we have good data on the amount of cost savings, employee satisfaction and the energy reduction. What he things is missing is input from the public," she said.

To that end, Herbert will commission a poll of public sentiment — citizens lost a day of government service with the switch.

State workers are largely happy. Another survey found 85 percent of the workers like working four longer days better than five shorter ones.

Working mothers like Carolyn Dennis — she has two young sons — found a way to adjust.

"It's actually a lot easier than the five-hour day, because I have all day Friday to clean and run errands and still have the whole weekend to spend with my kids," said Dennis, customer service manager for the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.

"I actually found it's freed up my time. We never did anything in the evening anyway, but having that extra day has made it easier to be a working mom."

Dennis leaves the Salt Lake City suburb of West Jordan at 5:45 a.m. with her youngest, a 2-year-old, in tow. she drops him at a day care center near work in downtown Salt Lake City. Her husband, a business owner, drops the couple's 7-year-old son, a first-grader, at school.

Dennis works from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., skipping lunch hour and leaving a half-hour earlier than normal. That allows her to cut down a long day for her youngest.

"I started out getting him dressed while he was still asleep, but now he's getting up early for breakfast. Ryan is still on a malleable infant schedule. He's happy and smiling when I drop him off, so it makes my day go better," she said.

All things considered, Dennis would never switch back.

"I do love the 4/10 and told my boss if they take it away, I'll probably cry," she said.

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Subject: Hey Ed Ahearn what up with our Union's money books.


Author:
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Date Posted: 14:00:09 10/06/09 Tue
No one is over seeing our Unions funds! It's a fact that the committee voted in to over see the Union spending has never met, ever! What about the PAC funds where is that money?
They want us to hold the line behind the Union's leadership but they are hiding what? There has been millions given to the Union where is it?

Here's a repost of what can happen without oversight.


BY MARYANN SPOTO
The Star-Ledger (Newark, New Jersey)



A 23-year veteran of the Hazlet Police Department and treasurer of the local PBA admitted yesterday to stealing more than $16,000 from the union.

Daniel Lynch, 42, of the West Keansburg section of Hazlet, pleaded guilty to one count of theft by deception in connection with a seven-year span of raiding his union's funds, said First Assistant Monmouth County Prosecutor Peter Warshaw Jr.

Lynch, a corporal, retired from the police department on Thursday, entitling him to collect his pension pending a review of his case by the state Division of Pensions and Benefits.

As a condition of the plea, he has agreed to pay full restitution of $16,041 to PBA Local 189 and will be barred from holding public office in the future, Warshaw said.

Lynch told Superior Court Judge Ronald Reisner in Freehold he used a Visa credit card issued to the PBA between September 2002 and last February to buy personal items, including purchases at home improvement stores, Warshaw said.

Lynch pleaded guilty to an accusation, which keeps the case from going to a grand jury.

Warshaw said Lynch applied for acceptance into the pre-trial intervention program. If his request is approved and he completes the one-year program successfully, there would be no sentencing. If he is not accepted or he does not adhere to the rules of the program, he could face up to five years in prison.

The theft came to light after the PBA local audited its finances and reported its findings to the police chief, who then referred the matter to the prosecutor's office, Warshaw said.

Lynch's attorney, Michael Pappa, could not be reached for comment.

MaryAnn Spoto may be reached at mspoto@starledger. com.

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Subject: MCOFU website


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Dave
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Date Posted: 12:54:31 10/15/09 Thu
Great job on the website guys. Why even bother? There's never anything there.

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