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| Southern Illinois lawmakers say hire, not fire correctional employees |
| By kfvs12.com |
| Published: 08/12/2009 |
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VIENNA, IL (KFVS) - Hire, don't fire. That is what two southern Illinois lawmakers say will save hundreds of prison jobs. State Representatives Mike Bost and Brandon Phelps announced a plan Tuesday that would effect hundreds of Heartland workers. For nearly the past six years, Catherine Wright has gone to work at the Vienna Correctional center. Recently, Wright learned she soon would be out of job. "I've got my insurance, my benefits, and two little ones at home," she said. "We're just going to have to figure out what the next step is." Wright is among more than 1000 correctional employees slated to lose their job under Governor Pat Quinn's proposed layoffs. Fifty of those cuts are expected to come from Vienna Correctional Center. However, in a bipartisan effort, Representatives Mike Bost (R) and Brandon Phelps (D) are asking the governor to reconsider and instead look at their plan. "These people don't deserve to be political pawns," said Representative Brandon Phelps. Read More. |
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