Hawaii Economy – Civilian Defense Workers to Only Have 14 Furlough Days, Not 22 Days

Approximately 20,000 civilian defense workers in Hawaii will only be required to take 14 unpaid furlough days in 2013 as opposed to the 22 days that was originally expected because of sequestration. Under the Pentagon’s plan, furloughs would begin in the middle of June. Most Hawaii workers that were interviewed were relieved that the number was reduced, but noted that this will still place additional hardships on their families and budgets. Under sequestration, the Pentagon is required to trim $500 billion in its planed spending over the next nine years.

Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 3-28-2013, www.staradvertiser.com
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