>Newark joins serval U.S. towns in outsourcing jobs to curb rising personnel costs
NEWARK – Communities across the state and country, plagued by stagnant revenues and bloated personnel costs, are turning more and more to privatization as a permanent stopgap to spiraling deficits. But in Newark, where public debate is rarely muted, Mayor Cory Booker’s plan to outsource hundreds of city jobs met its first round of opposition last week and promises to be marred in a tough battle during the coming months, as unions mobilize to fight the cuts. (Giambusso, The Star-Ledger)
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