I agree with jphelan's position on outsources more government functions. Government agencies only grow and become more obese. Poor employees are never fired. A private company can do more with half of the money vs government.
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Originally posted by: Liondownnow
Snidely333, I can not really argue with your assessment. I guess I am guilty of caring to much about others at times. I am not a valet but I feel sad for the employees that MGM is discarding for a dollar. It is easy to argue for all of these changes for the sake of making a profit. That thread about additional fees and charges would be other money making ideas. Las Vegas used to be the land of the cheap eats and great deals, those days are going away. I hope our tourism does not take a hit.
Frankly, I think the government should outsource more functions as it is more cost effective. Think about it, a government workforce paid with taxpayer dollars beholden to the regime in powers gets union contracts, above market wages, pensions, subsidized health care and if this is not enough they go out on strike. Grass cutters and street cleaners are not "strategic" to the mission of government.
Similarly, valet parking attendants are not "strategic" to casino operations. Why hire dozens of employees with the associated cost and management issues when you can outsource the problem to a company who specializes in these types of services?
If the services delivered are better and at a lower cost, both government and business should outsource the services. However, if the services cannot be delivered by an outside source in a cost effective manner, or the services are "strategic", the services should NOT be outsourced.
