If you missed it like I did, Sunday’s Chronicle carried a story by Kevin Moran on our summer of discontent. Here’s a summary and link:
Expansion plans downplayed as staff takes hit from shrinking funds
Houston Chronicle, Oct. 15
In a year when this island city has avoided even the threat of a major natural storm, its largest and oldest employer— the University of Texas Medical Branch — is experiencing an unprecedented financial, employment and political tempest. Facing a $20 million deficit and aiming to cut $130 million in spending in 2007, the 13,000-employee medical center started the year by hiring a consulting firm to heavily reduce expenses. Read more…