Governor Ahnold Schwollenwallet threatens 200,000 State Workers With Below Poverty Level Pay

[mikekohr]

The Austrian Boobassengraghber, Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is planning to reduce the salaries of 200,000 state employees to the federal minimum wage of $6.55 per hour, which is presently 80% of the poverty level.

Democratic Controller, John Chiang, the man who writes the checks for California, has bravely said "No" to the Gropenator.

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We're asking you today to stand with Controller Chiang and sign our petition to say "No" to Arnold's attack on California's workers.
http://www.cadem.org/supportcaliforniaworkers

Yesterday, California Democratic Party Chairman Art Torres issued the following statement of support for Controller Chiang:

"Less than a month ago, Governor Schwarzenegger held up his bulging money clip before the media and 'joked' that the state still has plenty of money left.

"Now, the Governor wants many of our state's hardest working public servants to give up their paychecks because the Republicans refuse to pass a balanced budget that protects schools and health care.

"This is no laughing matter.

"I commend Controller John Chiang for standing up to Governor Schwarzenegger on behalf of California's state employees.

"The Governor's actions reaffirm the urgent need for the Governor and the Legislature to come to the table and negotiate a balanced budget in a responsible manner."

As Democrats, we are ready to stand tall for our values of fairness and respect for California's working families. We're asking you to stand with us and, more importantly, stand with Controller John Chiang.

Sign our petition commending John Chiang for standing up to Gov. Schwarzenegger's craven and callous attempt to use our public servants as bargaining chips in the ongoing budget crisis.

http://www.cadem.org/supportcaliforniaworkers

Sincerely,

Crystal Strait
Political Director, California Democratic Party