[Tempest]

According to the article this only affect new hires.

[BenLurkin]

If so, then the article is incorrect in that respect. The Governor's plan aims to induce workers presently in the system to "opt out" in exchange for a one time 'bonus'. Those who remain in the system will be required to both pick up the resulting shortfall in those workers' contributions and to pay a portion of what had been the State's contributions.

[antiunion person]

That's the problem with all these new ideas. The Governor needs to attack all the employees, state and teachers. Why should a state employee have a free ride on the shoulders of the people that they are supposed to help. Also, getting rid of the tenure system for the teachers and make them work for their raises and to keep their jobs is a great idea. Why should a teacher after a certain amount of time get tenure and never worry about losing their job?? No one in the public or private sector should be indispensable. Everyone should have to work hard for their position. I work in the private section. If I don't keep up my standards, I will be looking for a new job, QUICKLY!!. They, the teachers' and public employees should be held to some standard too.