Poll: Do you Support 'Incentive' Raises for Managers?
Are merit-based raises for managers, non-union staff in Ridgewood an example of good government? Vote in our poll.
If it passes a vote on Jan. 16, about $50,000 in tax dollars could find its way into the pockets of some of Ridgewood's highest paid employees on a "merit" standard. The village council last Wednesday introduced an ordinance that will allow compensation of up to 1.9 percent in salary for 2012 and 2013 for non-union and management staff. The compensation – based ultimately on the village manager's recommendation – will increase pension obligations. The village manager himself is not eligible. Salaries in a strict sense are frozen by the pair of ordinances. It's argued the incentive increases are in line with the rate of inflation and promote a semblance of equality, as unionized colleagues are receiving raises and their raises are not based…
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dara brown
8:22 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Its a choice to work in the public sector vs private sector. In the public sector, you have a job for life, full benefits, and a nice pension while being immune to the economic realities (that those in the private sector suffer such as layoffs, salary & benefit reductions). In return for these 'guarantees', you make a bit less than those in the private sector, where you might make more money, but… more ›