Privatizing talk alarms Charlotte workers

Source: By CHRIS GERBASI, Herald Tribune (FL), Friday, January 23, 2009 at 12:45 a.m.


CHARLOTTE COUNTY - The county is exploring the privatization of jail and fire/EMS operations to save money. But the idea has sparked job security concerns among corrections workers and firefighters, who argue that it could diminish the quality of public services.

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