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Old 12-15-2010, 04:10 PM   #8
Fly Rod
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I agree with ya about this arbitration bull@$#%. There has to be a way for a city or town to stand fast.

The biggest item that drives up city and town taxes are pension funds. This does not have to be arbitrated when hiring new people. I have brought this up with a few city councilors about doing away with pension plans when hiring new employees, they are afraid to mention it. I have suggested to pick a year lets say 2012, any new employees would have a 401K paid for through the employees pay check, existing employees on a pension would die off as they age. This would save cities a lot of money in the long run. Private companies are doing away with pensions and having their employees on 401k's
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