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N.J. toll collectors prepared to offer millions in concessions to avoid privitization - NorthJersey.com

N.J. toll collectors prepared to offer millions in concessions to avoid privitization - NorthJersey.com
N.J. toll collectors prepared to offer millions in concessions to avoid privitization
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
THE RECORD
STAFF WRITER

New Jersey Turnpike toll collectors may be prepared to make as much as $14 million or more in concessions – including $2.4 million in salary rollbacks – to stop privatization of their jobs, according to details obtained by The Record.

The Turnpike Authority last week requested proposals from firms looking to take over toll collection operations on the two toll roads starting in July.
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The Turnpike Authority last week requested proposals from firms looking to take over toll collection operations on the two toll roads starting in July.

The Turnpike Authority last week requested proposals from firms looking to take over toll collection operations on the two toll roads starting in July. Long time toll collectors earn an average of $65,000 a year,