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| Topic | reduction in state expense |
| Content | A manufacturing company I worked for once had a plant shut down the week of CHristmas through the New year. Every employee was required to use one week of their vacation during this time, so salary-wise, it didn't cost them anything. The savings, however, in terms of electricity and gas, etc., by having a total shutdown was incredible.
What if all non-essential state offices did the same during the end-of-year holiday season?
It's a fairly unproductive time anyway for those who choose not to take time off, and the benefit to the state in terms of fuel and energy savings would be unbelievable.
All Non-essential state employees would simply be required to use one week of their vacation at that time. Using this year as an example, the state would close dec. 24 thorugh Jan 1. there are two holiday days, plus 5 vacation days, for a total of 7 days. Add in two weekend days for 9 days total of minimized energy use and expense. Just imagine the savings. |
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