It is not the union's intention to remove these employees. She would like Personnel Commission to find permanent jobs for those who are already here. Mr. Newman said that it was very possible to work as a TOW for years. This was the original intention of the program. Some TOWs do not want permanent work, and some enjoy the variety of different assignments.
Some assignments are very short and some are long term.
If assignments are available, some can and do work for years as TOWs. The 64 TOWs on the books are policed very well. The details are on a spreadsheet. Two clerical support staffpersons track the TOW, the length of assignment, and provide the option of continual work. The merit system is followed in filling of regular vacancies.