Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Fall 2013, Question 32d

Priority given to cuts to compensation for the jurisdiction's current employees in the course of bankruptcy

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Although conditions in individual jurisdictions will vary, in your opinion, what priority should ultimately be given to cuts to compensation (pay rates and/or fringe benefits) for the jurisdiction's current employees in the course of bankruptcy?

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
Although conditions in individual jurisdictions will vary, in your opinion, what priority should ultimately be given to cuts to compensation (pay rates and/or fringe benefits) for the jurisdiction's current employees in the course of bankruptcy? High Priority to Pursue 23% 15% 18% 17% 16%
Somewhat of a Priority to Pursue 52% 39% 51% 40% 42%
Neither 5% 7% 8% 8% 8%
Somewhat of a Priority to Prevent 10% 14% 12% 12% 13%
High Priority to Prevent 7% 6% 6% 9% 7%
Action Should Never be Taken 3% 3% 1% 5% 3%
Don't Know 0% 16% 4% 10% 12%