State employees voicing concerns over new 4-day workweek

There may be a few bumps on the road to that four-day workweek for state employees.

The governor's office says it has fielded concerns since it announced the four-day work week, mainly over child care. But state employees are voicing other worries.

An employee named Jeff said he's concerned about "getting up early and staying later."

"A little concern is the public transportation. It seems to me that is going to be an adjustment to do," an employee named Mario said.

Another state employee, Maneuni, said, "If you're working a 6:00 to 7:00 or 6:00 to 6:00, you never get the last bus down to Springville."

Still, workers do say they understand the wisdom and the economics of the move.

State officials say they surveyed numerous workers and managers before going ahead with this plan.

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