Among the many questions we’ve been getting about last week’s budget announcements were several about furloughs. The language used was ambiguous, as a number of people pointed out — it was unclear whether current levels of furloughs would continue. Here’s…
Message to the Faculty
Colleagues, You have read the news. We as faculty and as a university community are under attack on matters such as: After years of no raises and furloughs, through the governor’s proposed budget repair bill we now face an instant…
What Others Are Saying About Walker’s Plan
Several national news sources have weighed in on Governor Scott Walker’s plan to radically change the way the state treats its workers. Follow the links below for more information: The Chronicle of Higher Education Inside Higher Education The New York…
Massive Changes for Public Workers
Governor Scott Walker announced massive changes for state workers today in an effort to meet a $137 million budget shortfall this fiscal year and a projected $3.2 billion gap for the 2011-13 biennium. Walker’s plan cuts benefits and eliminates the…
Governor Looks to Offer Budget Adjustment Bill
Governor Scott Walker is expected to meet today with Republican legislators to discuss a budget adjustment bill. Many believe that Walker will use the adjustment bill to significantly alter collective bargaining rules for public employees in Wisconsin. Walker has repeatedly…
State Budget 101 Today
State Budget 101 will be held today, Thursday, February 10 at 4 pm in the Wisconsin Idea Room in the Education Building. The forum is open to the public, and refreshments will be served. The roundtable will feature several experts…