teacher furloughs

[Kahunascott]

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Originally posted by malolo

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Hawaii State Senators' Contact Information

http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/sena...embers.asp



State of Hawaii House of Representatives -- Contact Information

http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/hous...embers.asp


Since Punaweb seems to get readers from all over the state, I'm including contact information for all areas of the Hawaii. It's imperative that folks throughout the islands make their wishes known; contact their state legislators with ideas.

People need to pipe up. Drag those part-time legislators with their 36%-pay-raise, kicking and screaming, back into session.

To my way of thinking, a teensy hike in the General Excise Tax seems a ridiculously easy fix.

But then again, folks, that may not be the only good idea. Please, if you have alternate proposals, contact your state legislators.

The sooner the better.

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Contact our State Rep. now that’s a joke if you live in lower Puna. Let’s see…Oh that would be Faye Honohono. When was the last time anyone has heard a peep out of her? Oh, that’s right it was last year when she tried to submit her bill to ban fire crackers and got it to the committee late and there was no vote. Well, Faye you can change the date and submit it again this year, if that’s not too much work. No headlines from her about the prison closings either, eh?

And why should the GE taxes go up to support any local group of workers? First it’s teachers then fishermen and next it will be cowboys. No way! I have no children in school, my wagers were reduced by 30% this year (and the year isn’t over). Why should I be burdened with any percent increase in GE tax on EVERYTHING I do in this State? And while I’m on this soap box….Calling all Democrats…..Where is that stimulus money for construction workers, eh?
I still work 5/12’s and Saturday if needed. My work ethics are do what’s needed to get the job done and I’m not complaining. I’m sure am glad that I still have a job! I wish I would get some furlough days with my reduction in pay but I don’t, and life goes on.
I wonder what it would be like to have a job and not have to produce daily and make money for the company and still take home a paycheck? The teachers, County and State workers need to get on the same program as private workers. Did you know it takes more than 18 months to get a permit from the DOH to install a dry well? I would like to see that guy’s desk.
Oh, and I don’t have lifetime medical for my family for the rest of our lives after retirement, and they still complain.

My rant for the weekend.


If you think health care is expensive now, wait until you see what it cost when it’s free