Administration, union talks at impasse

The Vermont State Employees Association and Governor Douglas' administration are at an impasse after talks on how to solve a $7.4 million budget gap and avoid layoffs broke down last night. The state will begin deciding today what jobs to cut. VSEA Director Jes Krause said the union gave up money and agreed to continue bargaining for the next two fiscal years, but the administration rejected the offer, which included furlough days and concessions on the medical and dental plan.