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HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) -
Sequestration is looming and thousands of furloughs are
expected from Redstone Arsenal and Huntsville contractors.
The
American Federation of Government Employees estimated as many as 70,000 people
could be hit with salary reductions because of sequestration.
The union cites
more than 20,000 from Redstone Arsenal could be the first to be hit with
furloughs. They tell WAFF 48 News the plan is for employees to take a
20 percent cut in salary and hours for more than four months. AFGE also noted the
negative economic impact is in hundreds of millions of dollars.
"Huntsville
is a federal town," said WAFF 48 News political analyst Dr. Waymon Burke. "It
operates on federal money, and if we are significantly cut it will impact our
lifestyle."
Burke
expects to see the impact hit gradually as politicians hold out on making a
deal.
"The
public is going to blame someone, whether it's the president or Congress. We
will see who will blink first," said Burke.
Questions
have come up if Redstone Arsenal employees can avoid furloughs with paid time
off or vacation days. Redstone Arsenal spokesperson Dan O'Boyle said that's
not possible.
Sequestration is looming and thousands of furloughs are expected from Redstone Arsenal and Huntsville contractors.
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