By AP/KWMU
Alton – Alton city officials say they may allow some city workers an extra day off each week, without pay, to help solve a budget crunch.
Mayor Don Sandidge says the City Council is expected to adopt the proposal at a July 14th meeting.
Under a resolution approved by the council last month, a nonunion employee would be allowed to opt for a 32-hour work week instead of 40 hours.
The worker needs the approval of his or her department head and the mayor. About 40 employees would be eligible.
Sandidge says the shorter week would save the city money in wages and pension contributions.
The Illinois city faces a budget deficit of about $690 thousand for the current fiscal year, which started last week.