Employees of the state of Arizona: Will you give up merit protection?

As part of Governor Brewer's push for personnel reform, employees of the state of Arizona covered by merit protection are eligible for a one-time "retention stipend" if they give up their covered status.

If you're a state worker, we'd like to hear whether you plan to take this offer. Is the extra money worth giving up merit protection? Share your thoughts -- and if you know someone to whom this question applies, please feel free to forward it to them.

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Do you work for the state of Arizona? What do you do?

Are you currently covered by the merit protection system? Are you eligible to take the "retention stipend?"

Do you plan to take it? Why or why not?

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