I know a lot of state workers who work for EDD in Sac. They say if the budget dose not pass they will not work for min. wage.
Too bad I can't borrow @3.5%, what would make these State workers happy, Time off with pay until budget is setteled. Crybabys!
That might not be a sound strategy. When the budget is finally signed, I expect the legislature to pass a bill to make up for any shortfall that arose during the impass. If those folks simply take the time off, I wouldn't expect them to be covered.
Don't go ragging on state employees. We're like all of you, we have mortgages and school bills and car payments. If I don't get paid on the 15th, I have automatic withdrawls that don't get paid, and I get screwed.
HOWEVER, I'm not advocating that they pass a budget just so I can get paid. I think the budget sucks and we should stand firm against ALL tax increases. But don't rag on state employees ... we're not the ones who created this mess (at least, I'm not!)