Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2012, Question 16

Likelihood that jurisdiction will seek concessions in next 12 months

Full Question Text

Thinking ahead to the next 12 months, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will seek concessions — such as reduced pay or benefits, reduced staffing levels, or changes in work rules — from one or more of its employee unions? (Among jurisdictions reporting union employees)

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
Thinking ahead to the next 12 months, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will seek concessions — such as reduced pay or benefits, reduced staffing levels, or changes in work rules — from one or more of its employee unions? (Among jurisdictions reporting union employees) Very Likely 39% 18% 47% 27% 37%
Somewhat Likely 29% 18% 25% 13% 23%
Neither Likely nor Unlikely 18% 23% 12% 29% 17%
Somewhat Unlikely 4% 12% 6% 8% 7%
Very Unlikely 8% 24% 8% 21% 13%
Don't Know 2% 6% 2% 3% 3%