(WA) State jobs moving to workers overseas

[jono]

Wednesday, December 17, 2003

State jobs moving to workers overseas
Bill would ban contractors from this kind of outsourcing

By JOHN COOK
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER

The Boeing Co. is building its next generation jetliner in Everett, thanks in part to a multibillion dollar tax package from the state.

But the same state government that worked hard to preserve the Boeing jobs is contracting with companies that are sending information technology projects and call center work to lower-cost operations in India.

That irony was not lost on some politicians yesterday, who said they plan to introduce legislation next month that would prevent state contracts from being awarded to companies that take the work overseas.

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Now, when Washington residents have questions about their DSHS benefits they talk to representatives in India or Mexico.

More here:
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/152829_outsource17.html?searchpagefrom=1&searchdiff=1

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I work for a company that gets state contracts and is outsourcing work to India, so I'm quite happy to see legislation being introduced.

[Myra]

1. It's just amazing to me that any kind of gov't job could be outsourced.

And then those salaries paid with our tax dollars?

Does anyone know if other countries outsource gov't work like this?

[jono]

6. I think people would be really upset

if they knew their personal health records, in particular, are being data-entered overseas.

Of course, 60% of Americans thought Saddam caused 9-11, so what do I know?

[JailBush]

2. I wish they could outsource Governor Gary Locke.

What a sick, twisted bastard.

[Myra]

7. Well, it's obvious that you aren't big bidness JailBush.

Or you wouldn't be saying that about big bidness buddy Locke.

Gads he's awful.

[pinto]

3. heard on MSNBC today that 23% of American IT jobs have been outsourced

[Pale_Rider]

4. The Feds really need to do a macro economic study ...

... to show the impact upon state revenue and local economies when good high-paying jobs are off-shored. Soon many will have to consider farm hand work. Pauperization of Americans.

[aquart]

5. Insane.

When did these politicians forget that providing jobs is how they get votes?