西澳州长提议休假并削减教师奖金以节省 $300M,面临工会反对。
WA Governor proposes furloughs and cuts to teacher bonuses to save $300M, facing union opposition.
华盛顿州长Bob Ferguson建议每月一天休国工, 并取消教师奖金以节省国家预算赤字的资金。
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson proposed furloughing state workers one day a month and eliminating teacher bonuses to save money for the state budget deficit.
该计划旨在节省3亿美元,但遭到工会的强烈反对,工会辩称,他们没有得到咨询,感到被背叛。
The plan, which aims to save $300 million, faces strong opposition from unions who argue they were not consulted and feel betrayed.
批评者还指出,州长并没有提议对最富有的个人和公司征收更高的税。
Critics also point out that the governor is not proposing higher taxes on the wealthiest individuals and corporations.
最近州长办公室的辞职加剧了紧张局势,因为有人指控存在有毒工作场所文化。
Tensions are heightened by recent resignations in the governor's office amid allegations of a toxic workplace culture.