Winston-Salem offers lure to leave

Eligible workers can get $20,000 incentive to retire by Aug. 31

By Laura Graff | Journal Reporter

Published: February 27, 2009

Updated: 01:50 am

Winston-Salem officials, in an effort to save money on salaries and benefits, have offered certain city employees a $20,000 cash incentive to retire by Aug. 31.

The one-time payment is available only to employees who are eligible for full retirement benefits. At least 100 of the city’s employees are eligible, said Martha Wheelock, the assistant city manager.

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