“Bang For The Buck” – Dave Bellini’s Letter To The Editor From Today’s Times Argus

VSEA Corrections Unit Chair and Board of Trustees’ member Dave Bellini penned this letter to the editor that appeared in today’s Times Argus:

"When I recently asked the Governor about the use of temporary correctional officers, he told me we get more ‘bang for the buck’ using temporary help. What he means is: it’s cheaper to hire people and not provide any benefits like sick days or health insurance."

Read Dave Bellini’s full letter here.

VSEA Corrections Unit Chair and Board of Trustees’ member Dave Bellini penned this letter to the editor that appeared in today’s Times Argus:

"There’s legislation pending that would give workers paid sick days. I’m writing to support this. As a longtime state employee with benefits, I witness the increasing use of correctional officers hired as temporary help. Except that the work is permanent. Corrections work is demanding and dangerous. When I recently asked the Governor about the use of temporary correctional officers, he told me we get more "bang for the buck" using temporary help.

What he means is: it’s cheaper to hire people and not provide any benefits like sick days or health insurance. But didn’t we elect the health care Governor, someone who cares and wants to do the right thing?
Hiring correctional officers as temporary help actually increases cost, however. Temporary turnover is high, and this creates huge overtime and training costs. No bang for the buck."

Good points Brother Bellini!