u/SpaceBullion

Hello! I’m a scientist for the state of CA and I live in EG. I’m not sure everyone is aware of what’s happening and wanted to offer resources. To recap:
Newsom implemented an RTO mandate for state workers and took away scientists’ contracted raise. For context, this raise is low and I’d receive about $135 but the cost to taxpayers for implementing RTO is very high ($225 million by the state’s own data). Yes, RTO and raises may not matter to you, but they should because the governor refused to bargain with unions over RTO and the 3% raise was approved in our contract that he signed last year. This is a HUGE threat to unions across the state because the governor is acting like a king and refusing to follow legal political processes. Additionally, I don’t want my taxes going to building leases and office space when it could go to things like improving the homelessness crisis and education! Please take the time to read the following and form your own opinion:

https://amp.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article316780286.html

https://amp.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article316365313.html

https://amp.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article316750454.html

https://www.governing.com/workforce/why-california-is-taking-a-harder-line-on-return-to-office

The gold gram at spot deal is back on Mint Builder! You can grab up to 20 gram bars at spot until they run out. I got mine already, so sharing with the rest of you.

I won’t sleep tonight if I don’t figure this one out. Help.