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In October of 2004, we heard that senate staffers received a $1,750 bonus. At the same time, the governor stated that we had to "tighten our belts." Why us and not others? With my austere way of living, I got by. However, many people working here have families to support. Working in an environment like this and getting a kick in the teeth like this doesn't make for a satisfied prison staff.

On December 22, 2004, us officers received an email notifying us that this horrible union wanted more money.

"The per cap increase is $2.10 a month; if the local decides to pass this onto the members the member will see $.97 cents per pay check increase."

Sure this is not a lot of money per person, but considering that in 2001, we received a 0% increase in pay, 0% cost of living increase, and an increase in our out of pocket health insurance premiums, they did not deserve anything. It was the principle of what they were doing.

Also, consider the number of people paying this $25.20 per year. Multiply that out and they are raking in a lot of extra cash.