State employees asked to choose lesser of three evils

Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 | 8:30 p.m.

That's what the state personnel department asked of state employees today in a confidential survey requested by lawmakers. Here's the key question with the three choices:

In the face of the current and projected State budget shortfall, emergency measures must be taken to swiftly address State employee payroll costs. The options listed below are under consideration and would be in addition to the current furlough.

Please rank these options in order of your preference:

(1 = most preferred, 3 = least preferred)

4/10's work week with additional 2 hour furlough

6% salary reduction

Eliminate holiday pay