Thanks for the link. The union contract doesn't entirely cover the point being made, however, as it does not say how many people are in each position, what step they are at, and of course does not say anything about non-union employees at all. When taxpayers are footing the bill for government, we should be able to have available all the information necessary to hold our elected representatives accountable. And for those choosing a job working for a public agency, that may mean being willing to endure having the public know how much you make. We should not allow unions or individuals to negotiate a clause of confidentiality, as that defeats accountability.