Sunny Ridge: On the verge / Pending sale's final steps come amid some concerns
Source: By Eric Litke, Sheboygan Press (WI), March 18, 2007
Sheboygan County is a vote and a few lines of fine print away from selling one of its two health-care centers — a move that officials say will save millions — but the deal's final steps come amid concerns over the facility's future. Union representatives say expected cuts to wages, benefits and staffing levels will financially cripple employees and reduce the quality of care, but the incoming owners say Sunny Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center will have more employees caring for more patients in a better building than would be possible under county ownership.
….. According to statistics compiled by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees — the Sunny Ridge union — the proposed changes will mean annual pay reductions of $5,000 to $10,000 for many employees.