A proposed bill mandates state employees who worked in-office before the COVID-19 pandemic to return on July 1. Proponents argue that the pandemic has ended, making in-person work necessary for accountability and efficient operation. State Rep. Amanda Nedweski and Senator Cory Tomczyk support this legislation, contrasting it with Governor Evers' Vision 2030 plan which promotes a modern hybrid work model. Amidst ongoing Republican advocacy for returning to pre-pandemic work methods, the future landscape for state employment remains contentious.
"Yet a high volume of state duties that required in-person execution prior to 2020 are still being performed in locations outside of the state offices in which they were long housed prior to the pandemic."
"Returning to work in person makes sense and forces accountability," Tomczyk said.
"Vision 2030 is based on moving to a 'modern and hybrid work environment'... in order to continue to be a competitive employer and bolster our efforts to recruit, train, and retain workers statewide."
Republican state lawmakers have been pushing for state employees to end remote work for most of the last four years.
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