Union asks lawmakers to intervene in FSSA privatization
Source: KEN KUSMER, Associated Press (IN), Tue, Sep. 26, 2006
The union representing workers at the state's social services agency asked lawmakers Tuesday to intervene in the estimated $1 billion plan by Gov. Mitch Daniels' administration to outsource the application process for food stamps, Medicaid and welfare. Council 62 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees said in letters sent to members of the General Assembly that the Daniels' administration has not shown how the proposed privatization would save the state money or benefit either the public or the state's about 1 million recipients of benefits.