SEANC ad targets Dickson

ryanteaguebeckwith — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:45:40 -0400

SEANC is targeting state Rep. Margaret Dickson.

The State Employees Association of North Carolina will run a radio ad in the Fayetteville Democrat's district, criticizing her for a bill that would allow furloughs of state workers.

Dickson is one of three primary co-sponsors of House Bill 708, which would allow the governor to order mandatory furloughs to keep the budget balanced.

The ad argues that Dickson "wants to force state workers like probation officers" to take unpaid leave, then notes the problems with the state's probation system.

"The fact is our state's probation officers are underpaid and overworked, with caseloads that are out of control," it says. "Forcing them to take time off will just make matters worse."

The ad also criticizes Dickson for voting for the short-term fix to the State Health Plan.

Script after the jump.

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SEANC ad targets Dickson