Harrison – State employees know what federal workers now face

State employees know what federal workers now face

JACKSON – Mississippi state employees know a lot about what President Barack Obama is proposing for federal workers.

The Democratic president is proposing a two-year freeze on the pay of civilian federal employees in an effort to make a dent – albeit a small one – in the budget deficit.

Mississippi state employees have not had a pay raise since 2007, and, in reality, have seen their pay reduced because legislation passed in 2009 increased their contribution to their pension plan from 7.25 percent of their pay to 9 percent.

Read more: NEMS360.com – State employees know what federal workers now face
11/30/10