The City of Turlock should be ashamed. Not only did they change a written employee contract, but they have devalued the importance of life guards. In order to qualify as a life guard, one must be a strong swimmer and certified — at a cost of about $250 plus a lot of class time, annually. Not just anyone qualifies. Their responsibilities include water safety and swim lessons. This is not the same as someone working for Burger King or as a sales clerk. My son, a former life guard, once had to save a man from the strong currents of Honolulu Harbor. That is what life guards learn how to do. I would think that would be worth the $1 per hour they are trying to cheat from these people. — Mary Wallace
City devalues life guards
