Hundreds of California state workers protested outside the State Capitol against Governor Gavin Newsom's directive requiring them to return to the office at least four days a week starting July 1. Many employees expressed concerns about the financial burden of commuting and the impact on their salaries, especially with a proposed $767 million cut and the cancellation of previously negotiated raises. Assemblymember Josh Hoover raised questions regarding the broader implications on traffic and taxpayer costs associated with state office maintenance, emphasizing the unrest among state workers and local businesses.
"It really feels like state workers are being punished," said Haley Leguizamo, who works for the California Department of Education. Their concerns are amplified by the proposed pay cuts, affecting earned raises.
"Why should Californians who have returned to office in their respective fields care about this?" Hoover responded with concerns about traffic congestion and the financial impacts on taxpayers.
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