Not a layoff
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The story:
The City of Denver is trying to avoid the word “layoffs” when it comes to impending budget cuts. So instead, they’re telling some hourly on-call employees they may have their hours reduced to zero.
"The reduction in hours of operation and programs will affect the number of hours worked by many on-call, some to the point where they may not receive any hours," a statement from Denver Parks and Recreation Director Jolon Clark read in-part. "The final decisions on hours for any individual position have not been made yet."
They’re not calling it layoffs, but it definitely sounds like some people may not have jobs anymore.
The department is working to cut $4.3 million to help the city pay for the migrant crisis. Mayor Mike Johnston said Monday it hasn’t been decided which jobs will have their hours cut and by how much.
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Why don’t they just raise taxes?
