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Chris- I couldn't find the document on your computer but I found the text that you submitted to the Post in your sent
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Governor Walker would like to submit the oped below for consideration by the Post. I understand you receive hundreds or
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Imagine the outrage if government workers did not have collective bargaining for wages and benefits.
Consider the massive protests by labor leaders from all across the country.
Think I'm talking about Wisconsin? No, I'm talking about the federal government.
Contrary to what the Obama administration would lead you to believe, most federal government employees
do not have collective bargaining for wages and benefits. That means the budget reform plan we signed into
law in Wisconsin is more generous than what President Obama offers federal employees.
Our budget reform plan calls for a 5.8% pension contribution and a 12.6% health insurance premium payment
(both well below what middle class workers pay). Federal government workers pay an average of 28% of
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health insurance costs.
It's enough to make you wonder why there are no protestors circling the White House this very minute.
My brother is a banquet manager and occasional bartender at a hotel. My sister-in-law works for a
department store and they have two beautiful kids. They are a typical middle class family in Wisconsin. When
we first introduced our reforms a month ago, my brother reminded me that he pays nearly $800 a month for
health insurance and the little bit he can put away in his 401(k). He said workers like him would love the plan
I'm offering public employees.
As my brother recognizes, our plan is a good deal for government workers when compared to what other
middle class workers are paying for benefits. It would even be a great deal for federal workers.
Nearly every state in the country is facing a major budget deficit just like the federal government. Many are
cutting billions of dollars of aid to schools and local governments. These cuts lead to massive layoffs or
massive property tax increases- or both.
In Wisconsin, we have a better option to tackle our $3.6 billion deficit. Our reform plan gives state and local
governments the tools to balance the budget through reasonable benefit contributions. In total our budget
repair bill saves local governments almost $1.5 billion, outweighing the reductions in state aid in our budget.
The financial savings in our budget reforms save 1,500 jobs in this fiscal year and 10,000 jobs over the next
two years. The savings come from giving state and local governments the tools to manage benefit costs
through collective bargaining reform.
Some have questioned the need to reform collective bargaining. After all, they say, the union bosses in
Washington, DC said publicly that their workers were ready to pay a little bit more for their benefits. The
truth Is that as the national union bosses were saying one thing, their locals were doing something entirely
different. Over the past several weeks, local unions across the state have pursued contracts without new
pension or health insurance contributions. Some have even pushed through pay increases.
Their actions leave one wondering how tone deaf and out of touch the union bosses are with what's
happening in the private sector. Even the President instituted a pay freeze on government workers this year;
something that he was only able to do because federal employees enjoy fewer collective bargaining rights
than Wisconsin workers do- even now after our reforms are placed into law.
Beyond balancing budgets, our reforms give schools- as well as state and local governments- the tools to
improve their operations. We allow them to reward merit and performance- instead of facing the barriers of
collective bargaining that currently block innovation and reform.
When Governor Mitch Daniels repealed collective bargaining in Indiana six years ago, it helped government
become more efficient and effective to the people. Passing our budget repair bill will help put into place
similar reforms in Wisconsin.
Ultimately, our budget repair bill is about a commitment to the future. We are making the difficult decisions
now, so that our children don't face even more dire consequences.
Taking on the status quo is no easy task. Each day, there have been protesters in and around our state
Capitol. They have every right to be heard, just as the President does. But it should also be clear that their
voices cannot drown out the countless voices of the middle class taxpayers who want us to balance our
budgets and, more importantly, want us to make government to work for each of them.
Chris Schrimpf
Email: chris.schrimpf@wisconsin.gov
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items. It's below.
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Chris Schrimpf
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truth is that as the national union bosses were saying one thing, their locals were doing something entirely
Their actions leave one wondering how tone deaf and out oftouch the union bosses are with what's
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Governor Walker would like to submit the oped below for consideration by the Post I understand you receive hundreds or
In Wisconsin, we haVe a better option to tackle our $3.6 billion deficit. Our reform plan gives state and local
two years. The savings come from .giving state and local governments the tools to manage benefit costs
than Wisconsin workers do -even now after our reforms are placed into law.
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Chris -I couldn't find the document on your computer but I found the text that you submitted to the Post in your sent
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(both well below what middle class workers pay}. Federal government workers pay an average of 28% of
health insurance and the little bit he can put away in his 401(k}. He said workers like him would love the plan
Nearly every state in the country is facing a major budget deficit just like the federal government. Many .are
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budgets and, more importantly, want us to make government to work for each ofthem.
Chris Schrimpf
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Chris Schrimpf
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Date: 03/14/2011 09:00AM
Subject Oped Submission from Governor Walker
Governor Walker would like to submit the oped below for consJderation by the Post. I understand you receive hundreds or
Nearly every state In the country is facing a major budget deficit just like the federal government. Many are
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Imagine tile outrage if government workers did not have collective bargaining for wages and benefits.
law in Wisconsin Friday is more generous than what President Obama offers federal employees.
Our budget reform plan calls for a 5.8% pension contribution from government workers, including myself, and
a 12.6% health insurance premium payment. Both are well below what middle class, private-sector workers
pay. Federal workers, however, pay an average of 28% of health insurance costs.
It's enough to make you wonder why there are no protestors circling the White House.
My brother is a banquetmanager and occasional bartender at a hotel. He pays nearly $800 a month for his
family's health insurance and the littlebit he can put toward his 401(k) He would love the plan I'm offering
public employees.
As my brother recognizes, our plan is a good deal for government workers when compared with what other
middle class workers are paying for benefits. it would even be a great deal for federal workers.
Nearly every state inthe country is facing a large budget deficit, just like the federal government. Many states
are cutting billions of dollars in funding for schools and local governments resulting in massive layoffs or
In Wisconsin, we are choosing a different way. The Wisconsin way allows local governments to balance the
budget through reasonable benefit contributions. These reasonable contributions will save local governments
almost$1.5 billion.
The financial savings in our budget reforms protect 1,500 jobs in this fiscal year and 10,000 jobs over the next
Washington said publicly that their workers were ready to pay a little bit more for their benefits. But, the
different. Over the past several weeks, local unions across Wisconsin have pursued contracts without new
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happening in the private sector. Even the president instituted a pay freeze on government workers this year;
than Wisconsin workers do- even with our recent reforms.
Beyond balancing budgets, our reforms give schools- as well as state and local governments -the tools to
improve their operations. We allow them to reward merit and performance.- instead of facing the barriers of
collective bargaining which all too often block innovation and reform. Because of our reforms government
will become more efficient and effective to the people.
Ultimately, our budget repair bill is about the next generation. Weare making the difficult decisions now, so
that our children don't have tomake even more difficult choices to balance the budget we left them.
A lot of people have made their voices heard during this debate including the President and the union
bosses. But the middle class taxpayer who wants a government that works for them also deserves a
voice. Now they have one.
Chris Schrimpf
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Imagine the outrage if government workers did not have collective bargaining for wages
and benefits. Consider the massive protests by labor leaders from all across the country.
Contrary to what the Obama administration would lead you to believe, most federal
government employees do not have collective bargaining for wages and benefits. That
means the budget reform plan we signed into law in Wisconsin Friday is more generous
than what President Obama offers federal employees.
Our budget reform plan calls for a 5.8% pension contribution from government workers,
including myself, and a 12.6% health insurance premium payment. Both are well below
what middle class, private-sector workers pay. Federal workers, however, pay an
average of 28% of health insurance costs.
My brother is a banquet manager and occasional bartender at a hotel. He pays nearly
$800 a month for his family's health insurance and the little bit he can put toward his
401(k) He would love the plan I'm offering public employees.
As my brother recognizes, our plan is a good deal for government workers when
compared with what other middle class workers are paying for benefits. It would even
be a great deal for federal workers.
Nearly every state in the country is facing a large budget deficit, just like the federal
government. Many states are cutting billions of dollars in funding for schools and local
governments resulting in massive layoffs or massive property tax increases- or both.
In Wisconsin, we are choosing a different way. The Wisconsin way alloWs local
governments to balance the budget through reasonable benefit contributions. These
reasonable contributions will save local governments almost $1.5.billion.
The financial savings in our budget reforms protect 1,500 jobs in this fiscal year and
10,000 jobs over the next two years. The savings come from giving state and local
governments the tools to manage benefit costs through collective bargaining reform.
Some have questioned the need to reform collective bargaining. After all, they say, the
union bosses in Washington said publicly that their workers were ready to pay a little bit
more for their benefits. But, the truth is that as the national union bosses were saying
one thing, their locals were doing something entirely different. Over the past several
weeks, local unions across Wisconsin have pursued contracts without new pension or
health insurance contributions. Some have even pushed through pay increases.
Their actions leave one wondering how tone deaf and out of touch the union bosses are
with what's happening in the private sector. Even the president instituted a pay freeze
on government workers this year; something that he was only able to do because
federal employees enjoy fewer collective bargaining rights than Wisconsin workers do-
even with our recent reforms.
Beyond balancing budgets, our reforms give schools- as well as state and local
governments- the tools to improve their operations. We allow them to reward merit
and performance- instead of facing the barriers of collective bargaining which all too
often block innovation and reform. Because of our reforms government will become
more efficient and effective to the people.
Ultimately, our budget repair bill is about the next generation. We. are making the
difficult decisions now, so that our children don't have to make even more difficult
choices to balance the. budget we left them.
A lot of people have made their voices heard during this debate including the President
and the union bosses. But the middle class taxpayer who wants a government that
works for them also deserves a voice. Now they have one.
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My brother is a banquet manager and occasional bartender at a hotel. He pays nearly $800 a month for his
family's j)ealth insurance and the little bit he can put tow.ard his 401(k) He would love the planl'm offering
public employees.
Nearly every state in the country is facing a large budget deficit, just like the federal government; Many states
In Wisconsin,we are choosing a different way. The Wisconsin way allows local governments to balance the
almost $1.5 billion.
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Ultimately, our budget repair bill is about the next generation. Weare making the difficult decisions now, so
that our children don't have to make even more difficult choices to balance the budget we left them.
Chris Schrimpf
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p,ay. Federal workers, however, pay an average of 28% of health insurance costs.
Mybrother is a banquet manager and occasional bartender at a hotel. He pays nearly $800 a month for his
family's health h'lstiranceandthe little bithe can put toward his 401(k) He would love the planl'm offering
public employees.
As my brother recognizes, our plan is a good deal for government workers when compared With what other
Nearly every state inthe country is facing a large budget deficit, just like the federal government. Many states
are cuttingbillions of dollars in funding for schools and local governments resulting in massive layoffs or
In Wisconsin, we are chqosing a different way. The Wisconsin way allows local governments to balance the
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collective_ bargainingwhich all too often block innovation and reform. Because of our reforms government
Ultimately, our budget repair bill is about the next generation. We are makingthe difficult decisions now, so
A lot of people have made their voices heard durit1gthis debate including the President and the union
bosses. But the middle dass taxpayer who wants a government thatworks for them also deserves a
Chris Schrimpf
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Nearly every state in the country is facing a large budget deficit, just like the federal
government. Many states are cutting billions of dollars in funding for schools and l.ocal
governments resulting in massive layoffs or massive property tax or both.
In Wisconsin, we are choosing a different way. The Wisconsin way allows local
reasonable contributions will save local governments almost $1.5 billion.
Ultimately, our budget repair bill is about the next generation. We are making the
choices to balance the budget we left them.
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Crystal D. Davis
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family's health insurance and the little bit he can put toward his 401(k) He would love the plan I'm offering
public employees.
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Nearly every state in the country is facing a large budget deficit, just like the federal government. Many states
Ultimately, our budget repair bill is about the next generation. We are making the difficult decisions now, so
Chris Schrimpf
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$800 a month for his family's health insurance and the little bit he can put toward. his
401{k) He would love the plan I'm offering public employees.
Nearly every state in the country is facing a large budget deficit, just.like the federal
and performance- instead offacing the barriers of collective bargaining which all too
Ultimately, our budget repair bill is about the next generation. We <Jre making the
choices to balance the budget we left them.
A lot of people have made theirvoices heard during this debate including the President
and the union bosses, But the middle class taxpayer who wants a government that
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Face book
"How much do you pay for health insurance each month?" was the questioned I asked on Face book the other day. Many
will be surprised to know that (even after the new changes) state workers will pay only $208 per month for the basic
family plan.
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public employees.
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family's health insurance and the little .bit he can put toward his 401(k) He would love the plan I'm offering
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Nearly every state in the countryJs facing a large budget deficit, just like the federal
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choices to balanc.e the budget we left them.
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public employees.
Washington said publiclythat their workers were ready to pay a little bit more for their benefits. But, the
Their actions leave one wondering how tone deaf and out oftouch the union bosses are with what's
collective bargaining which all too often block innovation and reform. Because of our refo'rms government
Chris Schrimpf
Email: chris.schrimpf@J,wisconsin.gov
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public employees.
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release draft for tonight
Let me know what you think ofthis, ASAP if possible. I'm running it by Ryan and Keith at the same time to see
if anyone has any edits. It hink we should get it out this afternoon to try and get in the paper tomorrow.
March 15, 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact: Cullen Werwie, (608) 267-7303
Governor Walker's Budget Protects Education and Local Government Jobs
Madison-Today the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) released numbers confirming what Governor
Walker has been saying all along regarding the amount of savings realized from the budget repair bill.
According to LFB the savings realized from the pension reforms alone in the budget repair bill will account for
a majority of the school aid reductions in proposed 2011-13 biennial budget. When $68 million of savings is
factored in for school districts switching from the expensive WEA Trust health insurance program to the state
plan, the proportion of savings to reductions improves-and that is before an increase in the amount of
money employees pay toward their health insurance is factored in.
The main reason school aids are declining is because in the previous biennial budget, $789 million was used
from the federal stimulus to backfill general fund aid shortfalls to K-12 education. Governor Walker's budget
addresses the hole left from the use of one-time money without widespread layoffs or massive tax increases
by enacting modest pension and health insurance reforms.
Additionally, LFB' s numbers show the savings that will materialize from the pension reforms at the local levels
of government.
Below is a statement from Governor Walker commenting on LFB's release:
With the state facing a massive budget deficit, stagnant unemployment, and an ever growing government that
taxpayers can no longer afford to support, I stood up to the status quo and introduced a bold set of reforms
that improve services and control costs.
The numbers released by the Legislative Fiscal Bureau today show that the reforms contained in the budget will
avoid layoffs and protect middleclass taxpayers all across Wisconsin, in addition to the changes to collective
bargaining which will ultimately improve education.
Below is a link to the LFB document estimating these savings: http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lfb/2011-
13%20Budget/Governor/2011 03 15 Retirement%20Savings.pdf
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Werwie, Cullen J -
Subject: Re: release draft for tonight
I'm not sure if stagnant unemployment is the right term. I would say unemployment that is still too high. Stagnant is a
technical term
From: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, ~
To: Schrimpf, Chris- GOV;--
Subject: release draft for tonight
Let me know what you think of this, ASAP if possible. I'm running it by Ryan and Keith at the same time to see
March 15, 2011
Madison-Todaythe nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) released numbers confirming what Governor
Additionally, LFB's numbers show the savings that will materialize from the pension reforms at the local levels
of government.
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Below is a link to the LFB document estimating these savings: http:Uiegis.wisconsin.gov/lfb/2011-
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Re: release draft for tonight
Good.
March 15, 2011
of government.
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Downing, Karley GOV
Sent:
To:
Subject: RE: release draft for tonight
Got it, sending out momentarily.
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Office af Governor Scott Walker
Press Office: (608} 267-7303
Email:
www. walker. wi.gov
To: Werwie, Cullen J- GOV;--
Subject: Re: release draft
technical term
From: Werwie, Cullen J- GOV
To: Schrimpf, Chris -
Subject: release draft for toni'aht
March 15, 2011
Governor Walker's Budget Protects Education and local Government Jobs
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addresses the hole left from the use.of one-time money without widespread layoffs or massive tax increases
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of government.
Below is a link to the LFB document estimating these savings: http:Uiegis.wisconsin.gov/lfb/2011-
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Subject:
Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric - GOV; Murray, Ryan M - GOV
Should we send out our numbers?
To:. Schrimpf, Chris - GOV
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Office of Governor Scott Walker
Press Office: {608} 267-7303
Email:
www. walker. wi.qov
To: Werwie, Cullen J-
technical term
To: Schrimpf, Chris- GOV;
Subject: release draft for tnniioht
March 15, 2011
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of government.
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To: Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric - GOV; Murray, Ryan M - GOV
Ryan and I discussed, we're going to have a fantastic breakdown tomorrow from our budget shop that compares LFB's
numbers+ health savings. I think we should do that tomorrow. I think our general comment should get any quotes in
stories about it over the night.
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: {608) 267-7303
Email:
www. walker. wi.qov
To: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric- GOV; Murray, Ryan M - GOV
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: {608} 267-7303
Cullen. Werwie@ WI. Gov
www. walker. wi.qov
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011
To: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV;
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technical term
To: Schrimpf, Chris- G O V ~
Subject: release draft for t o ~ ~
March 15, 2011
of government.
The numbers released by the Legislative Fiscal Bureau today show that the reforms contained in the budget wil/
13%20Budget/Governor/2011 03 15 Retirement%205avings.pdf
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Werwie, Cullen J- GOV; Gilkes, Keith- GOV; Schutt, Eric- GOV; Murray, Ryan M- GOV
Ok I haven't studied the lfb numbers only hesitation in delaying release is if the stories about lfb numbers are bad, then
it looks like we are responding to it, with stuff we created, rather than setting the record straight before the message is
established
To: Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric - GOV; Murray, Ryan M - GOV
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: (608) 267-7303
Email:
www. walker. wi. qov
To: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric- GOV; Murray, Ryan M - GOV
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: (608} 267-7303
Email: Cullen. Werwie@WI.Gov
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www. walker. wi.gov
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2::.00jlili5ii:OI7iPIMIIf
To: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV,.
technical term
March 15, 2011
Governor Walker's Budget Protects Education and local Government Jobs
of government.
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Cc:
Subject:
Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric- GOV; Murray, Ryan M - GOV
Hurlburt, Waylon - GOV
RE: release draft for tonight
My understanding is that their numbers are in line with ours, we just need to add in the health savings for a complete
analysis, which will be ready tomorrow from our budget shop.
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: {608} 267-7303
www. walker. wi.qov
To: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric - GOV; Murray, Ryan M - GOV
established
To: Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric- GOV; Murray, Ryan M - GOV
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: (608) 267-7303 .
Email:
www. walker. wi. qov
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To: Werwie, Cullen J GOV; Gilkes, Keith GOV; Schutt, Eric GOV; Murray, Ryan M GOV
From: Werwie, Cullen J GOV
To: Schrimpf, Chris GOV
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: (608} 267-7303
Email:
www. walker. wi.qov
From: Schrimpf, Chris GOV
To: Werwie, Cullen J
technical term
From: Werwie, Cullen J GOV
To: Schrimpf, Chris GOV
Subject: release draft for mn1nnr
March 15, 2011
Contact: Cullen Werwie, {608) 267-7303
a majority ofthe school aid reductions in proposed 2011-13 biennial budget. When $68 million of savings is
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of government.
Below is a link to the LFB document estimating these savings: http://legis.wisccinsin.gov/lfb/2011-
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Cc:
Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric - GOV; Murray, Ryan M - GOV
Ok. Trust you guys on what the numbers say
To: Schrimpf, Chris- GOV; Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric- GOV; Murray, Ryan M - GOV
Cc: Hurlburt, Waylon - GOV
My understanding is that their numbers are in line with ours, we just need to add in the health savings for a complete
analysis, which will be ready tomorrow from our budget shop.
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: (608} 267-7303
www. walker. wi.qov
established
To: Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric- GOV; Murray, Ryan M - GOV
stories about it o v ~ r the night.
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: (608} 267-7303
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www. walker. wi.qov
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: {608} 267-7303
Email:
www. walker. wi.qov
To: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV;
Subject: Re: release draft for tnniinht
technical term
March 15, 2011
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of government.
avoid layoffs and protect midd/eclass taxpayers all across Wisconsin, in addition to the changes to collective
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011 7:53 AM
Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Schrimpf, Chris - GOV
Murray, Ryan M - GOV; Schutt, Eric- GOV; Hogan, Pat- GOV
Madison City and Schools Could Reduce Property Taxes due to Budget Repair! If they
actually wanted to.
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/education/local schools/article 9fdab28a-4f80-
ll e0-bdc9-001 cc4c002eO.html
The Madison School District is positioned to reduce property taxes next year because of proposed reductions in state
funding and concessions from its employee unions, a district official said Tuesday.
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-po\itics/article d04b3a58-4f39-11 e0-9fc6-
001 cc4c002eO.html
Under the AFSCME a g r e e m e n ~ the city would save a net $2.8 million in 2012. If other city unions made similar deals, the
city would save a net $9.8 million next year, Cieslewicz said. Savings from nonunion employees in Walker's repair bill
provide $2.2 million in 2012.
The tentative deal with AFSCME commits both sides to work together to avoid layoffs.
The city, Cieslewicz said, stands to lose about $11 million in state aid in 2012, and needs another $10 million to $20
million just to continue existing services. Madison will try to use cuts, efficiencies and other revenues to close the rest of
the 2012 budget gap, the mayor said, adding it's too early for details.
Waylon Hurlburt
Senior Policy Advisor
The Office of Governor Scott Walker
State of iisconsin
(608)266-9709
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011 8:59AM
Barroilhet, Dan - DWD; Bartol, Fred - DWD; Baumbach, Scott C - DWD; Beckett, Laura L -
DWD; Berge, Sharon - DWD; Bernstein, Howard I - DWD; Black- Radloff, Rita - DWD;
Bolles, John - DWD; Brockmiller, William - DWD; Crary, Cathy- DWD; Denis, Gary J -
DWD; Dipko, John A - DWD; Falk, Elizabeth C - DWD; Fosdick, Anna - DWD; Gerrits,
Karen - DWD; Grant, Ken G - DWD; Grosso, Eric- DWD; Hodek, Scott A- DWD; Holt,
Deb - DWD; Jones, Richard - DWD; Kikkert, Becky - GOV; Lied!, Kimberly - GOV; Lingard,
Sue - DWD; Maxwell, Georgia E - DWD; McDonald, Scott- DWD; Michels, Thomas A -
DWD; Morgan, Karen P - DWD; Natera, Ramon V - DWD; OBrien, Christopher D - DWD;'
O'Brien, Pamela - DWD; Perez, Manuel - DWD; Phillips, Amelia - DWD; Preysz, Linda -
DWD; Reid, Andrea - DWD; Reynolds, Dianne- DWD; Richard, JoAnna - DWD; Rodgers-
Rhyme, Anne M - DWD; Sachse, Jeff A- DWD; Schmalle, Verlynn C - DWD; Schrimpf,
Chris - GOV; Shutes, David L- DWD; Solomon, Brian - DWD; Spurlin, Dennis A - DWD;
Thompson, Heather- DWD; Udalova, Victoria M - DWD; Vue, Mai Zong - DCF; Weber,
Sue- DWD; Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Westbury, John R- DWD; Westfall, Grant - DWD;
Williamson, Linda - DWD; Winters, Dennis K- DWD; Wisnewski, Jerry- DWD; Wolfe,
Brian M - DWD; Wurl, Mark W - DWD
Articles from CustomScoop, Wednesday 3.16.11
http://www .isonline.com/business/1180 14939 .html
Quad/Graphics to close Mount Morris, Ill., plant
By John Schmid of the Journal Sentinel, March 15, 2011 IC12l Comments
Quad/Graphics Inc., which became the nation's second-largest commercial printer through an acquisition last year, on
Tuesday announced the closure of another of its non-Wisconsin printing plants. The closure at the Mount Morris, Ill.,
facility is not a surprise. As it reported earnings last week, Sussex-based Quad/Graphics outlined measures to integrate
struggling Canadian rival World Color Press Inc., which it acquired last year. Quad noted that it's carrying out the
integration at a time when the global commercial printing industry is beset by overcapacity and many publishers are
opening new digital channels, compelling Quad to close North American printing facilities outside Wisconsin as well as
World Color's former headquarters in Montreal. It has cut employment by 3,000 employees to date, although none of the
plant closures were in Wisconsin.
http://www.jsonline.com/business/118055369.html
Crisis in Japan revives debate over nuclear power in Wisconsin
State legislators disagree over whether to lift moratorium
By Thomas Content of the Journal Sentinel March 15, 2011 IC 45) Comments
Japan's nuclear crisis has brought new urgency to the debate over nuclear power- a debate that heated up Tuesday in
Wisconsin when Democrats and Republicans disputed whether the state's long-standing moratorium on nuclear plant
construction should be lifted. State Rep. Mark Honadel (R-South Milwaukee) said he still plans to co-sponsor a bill this
year that would overturn the moratorium on new reactors, which was enacted in 1983 in the aftermath of the 1979 Three
Mile Island nuclear accident in Pennsylvania.
http: //host. mad is on .com/wsilnews/locallgovt-and-oolitics/article 967b1ea2-4f8d-11e0-8fcb-OO 1cc4c002e0. html
Amid changes in bargaining and benefits, public workers weigh whether to retire
MARK PITSCH 1 mpitsch@madison.com 1608-252-61451 Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 4:45am
Across Wisconsin, government and school district employees are weighing whether to continue working or get out of
public sector employment in light of a new law limiting collective bargaining and employee benefits. Some retired even
before Republican Gov. Scott Walker took office, anticipating changes in employee benefits. others began rushing to do
so after Walker last month unveiled his plan to end most collective bargaining for public workers and require them to pay
more of their health insurance and pension costs, a proposal he signed into law last week.
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Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Murray, Ryan M - GOV
FW:QNA
Can someone just respond to him directly on background on this topic on his blue edits?
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: {608) 267-7303
Email:
www. walker. wi.qov
From: Mark Pitsch
Sent: Wednesday, March
To: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
Subject: RE: QNA
OK, quick follow ups in blue below. If there's a person I could chat with even on background it would be helpful just to be
able to clarify these couple of things.
From: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV [maflto:Cullen.Werwie@wisconsin.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 5:10PM
To: Mark Pitsch
Subject: RE: QNA
Shoot me an email, I'm going to be heading out and will need to forward it along to another staffer to review.
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: {608} 267-7303
www.walker. wi.qov
From: Mark Pitsch
Sent: Wednesday, March 16,
Subject: RE: QNA
Thanks. Let me call you if I have a question or two.
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From: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV [mailto:Cullen.Werwie@wisconsin.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 5:08PM
To: Mark Pitsch
Subject: RE: QNA
Mark, my edits are below, if you want to add me as a source as well that is OK.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING LAW
IMPACT ON PUBLIC WORKERS QNA
GENERAL/COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Q: Do state and local government employees and teachers currently have contracts in place?
A: Some do. Some are working under extensions of previous contracts.
Q: What happens to bargaining agreements when current extensions expire?
A: All provisions other than dues, health insurance premium and pension deductions will remain in effect until June 30
or until a new statewide pay plan is approved by the Joint Committee on Employment Relations. Local agreements will
remain in effect through the length of their contracts. Just want to make sure: When Madison, for example, approves a
contract through 2013, it's in effect in its entirety until the contract expires whether or not the unions have agreed to health
insurance premium and pension deductions as proposed by the governor. Locals would be barred from collecting dues
through paychecks.
Q: When will union dues stop being removed from paychecks?
A: It depends. Effective April 21, payroll will no longer be deducting union dues from state employees'
paychecks. However, UW-Madison says that for classified employees it begins April 21 and for teaching/project
assistants it begins April 29. Do we know when this will go into effect for local governments?
COMPENSATION
Q: What about other compensation such as sick leave, supplemental pay, vacation time?
A: At the state level, those elements will be included in the 2011-13 state compensation plan, which is not yet
developed. At the local level, employers will have discretion over them.
Q: Does the bill allow for the possibility of merit pay increases?
A: Yes.
RETIREMENT
Q: Will retirement contributions change?
A: Yes. In 2011, elected officials and executive employees will pay 6.65 percent of their earnings. Other employees will
pay 5.8 percent. The percentages may change yearly. The effective date is expected to be as soon after March 27 as
administratively possible.
Q: Will the contributions be taxable?
A: Yes. Lotta questions in the newsroom on this: 401(k) contributions are done pre-tax. Does it mean they're taxable once
a person withdraws them or are they taxed as income as the money is earned and then deposited to the retirement
account?
Q: How are limited term employees affected?
A: For those LTE's who currently have a pension through the WRS, they will be required to make contributions similar to
all other employees. How about L TEs not currently in the system? Will new L TE hires not be able to participate?
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HEALTH INSURANCE
Q: Will monthly health insurance premiums increase?
A: Yes. For most employees, single rates will increase $53 to $62 per month for unionized employees and slightly less
than that for non-unionized employees. Family rates would increase between $130 and $155 monthly for most
employees.
Q: When will these increases go into effect?
A: The estimated start date is for paychecks dated April21. (CORRECT, or do you have a more updated estimate?)
A: For those LTE's who currently have a health insurance coverage through the state, they will be required to make
contributions similar to all other employees. How about LTEs not currently in the system? Will new LTE hires not be able
to participate?
For additional information, go to http://oser.state.wi.us/docview.asp?docid-7209
Source: Office of State Employment Relations
From: Mark Pitsch rm,,iltrl'l
Subject: QNA
Cullen:
Here is the QNA language as it stands. It's based on the document OSER posted on its website
and updated March 9. No updates have been made after the bill was signed. I decided just to send
you the parts that I think need clarification.
Mark
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING LAW
IMP ACT ON PUBLIC WORKERS QNA
GENERAL/COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Q: Do state and local government employees and teachers currently have contracts in place?
A: Some do. Some are working under extensions of previous contracts. (CORRECT that some
state unions working under extensions?)
Q: What happens to bargaining agreements when current extensions expire?
A: All provisions other than dues, health insurance premium and pension deductions will remain
in effect until June 30 or until a new statewide pay plan is approved by the Joint Committee on
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Employment Relations. Local agreements will remam in effect through the length of their
contracts. (CORRECT?)
Q: When will union dues stop being removed from paychecks?
A: It depends. UW-Madison says that for classified employees it begins April 21 and for
teaching/project assistants it begins April29. (UNCLEAR when it will take place for state and local
workers based on OSER website document.)
COMPENSATION
Q: What about other compensation such as sick leave, supplemental pay, vacation time?
A: At the state level, those elements will be included in the 2011-13 state compensation plan,
which is not yet developed. At the local level, employers will have discretion over them.
(CORRECT to say local employers to have discretion over these benefits?)
Q: Does the bill allow for the possibility of merit pay increases?
A: Yes. (CORRECT? I interpreted Discretionary Compensation Adjustments to mean merit pay.)
RETIREMENT
Q: Will retirement contributions change?
A: Yes. In 2011, elected officials and executive employees will pay 6.65 percent of their earnings.
Other employees will pay 5.8 percent. The percentages may change yearly. The effective date is
expected to be as soon after March 27 as administratively possible. (CORRECT? Is there a more
precise date yet, now that the law has been signed?)
Q: Will the contributions be taxable?
A: Yes. (CORRECT. Just want to make sure of this. Contributions to 401(k)s are not taxable.)
A: (NO GUIDANCE from OSER here.)
HEALTH INSURANCE
Q: Will monthly health insurance premiums increase?
A: Yes. For most employees, single rates will increase $53 to $62 per month for unionized
employees and slightly less than that for non-unionized employees. Family rates would increase
between $130 and $155 monthly for most employees. (CORRECT to say 'most' employees?)
Q: When will these increases go into effect?
A: The estimated start date is for paychecks dated April21. (CORRECT, or do you have a more
updated estimate?)
A: (NO GUIDANCE from OSER on this.)
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For additional information, go to http://oser.state.wi.us/docview.asp?docid=7209
Source: Office of State Employment Relations
Mark Pitsch
Follow me on Twitter @markpitsch
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