We do not expect a pay increase right away. We do expect hope. If the discussions go well, and our expectations and those of the administration are met, the impact will reach out in waves of very positive results. This will spur us, in turn, to begin to aggressively participate in ideas for dealing with our budget problem. Employee morale will improve and that will cause, in turn, an increase in productivity.
Quality follows morale, as well.
It means that we will better do what we are now doing. I look forward to these discussions and I anticipate with pleasure being here in April to add my support to the finalized proposal. Other items the Staff Alliance considered include the new policy and regulations relating to compensation with the private sector. The Staff Alliance saw no problems with them. We are a new governance body.