WA lawmakers proposing salary cuts for state employees

State lawmakers looking at state employee pay cuts amid budget crunch

Senate Democrats are proposing a 5% pay cut for nearly all state employees as the state grapples with an estimated $15 billion budget shortfall over the next four years.

Democrats float pay cuts for Washington state employees

Washington State Senate Democrats are proposing 5% pay cuts for state employees, according to The Seattle Times. The state is facing a $15 billion budget deficit. The wage decreases would be effective from July 1 of this year to June 30 of next year. However, recent collective bargaining agreements with their unions included a 5% raise over two years: 3% this year and 2% next year. Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), the proposal’s sponsor, told The…

WA lawmakers proposing salary cuts for state employees

The proposed pay cut for nearly all state employees comes as Washington grapples with an estimated $15 billion budget shortfall.