She's been living on bratwursts, pizza and pastries donated by union sympathizers and longs for cups of coffee that she took for granted until her adventure began last week.

That doesn't really sound like a diet approved by Moo-chelle Obama.  Nor would that be Governor Snyder approved either.  Oh, wait..

Now, what was that commie whining about them poor abused government employees?

City of Detroit - City Employees Benefits Summary

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees.  Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below.  Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical
Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits at the time of employment. Employees may select from several medical plans, currently two (2) Blue Cross/Blue Shields Plans and three (3) HMO plans.

Dental
Eligible for dental care after sixth (6) months of employment. Employees may select from three dental plans; Blue Cross Blue Shield "Traditional Plus Plan", DENCAP Network-Based Plan and Golden Dental Network-Based Dental Plan.

Vision
Eligible for eye care after two-months of employment.  Employees may select from two vision plans; Co/op Optical and Heritage Optical.

Life Insurance
Optional group insurance available to employee and their family.  The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance.  Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan)
The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

VACATION and LEAVE

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King's Birthday
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Election Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
Swing Holiday

Sick Leave
City employees accrue sick leave based on the number of regular hours worked.  Full time employees earn ninety-six (96) hours of sick leave per year.  You may carry over your unused sick leave, there is not a maximum accumulation.  Employees receive an additional forty (40) hours "Reserve Bank" days after one thousand & six hundred (1600) hours worked during the previous year.

Other Leave Policies
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System.  This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

    * Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

    - At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service,

                     or

    - At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service. (In the event of
      disability, other eligibility rules apply);

    * An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

    * Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.  

Defined Contribution Plan (Annuity Savings Fund)
The Plan is an optional program which permits you to contribute toward an annuity, which can be used to enhance your retirement.  As a City employee you have the option of contributing 0%, 3%, 5% or 7% of your gross earnings to your account in the Annuity Savings Fund.  At retirement, your annuity fund may be transferred into monthly annuity payments or withdrawn in the form of a lump sum payment at the time you retire, or leave City employment before reaching retirement age.

1998 Defined Contribution Plan
This Plan is a self directed 401-a plan with the City contributing 6% of gross pay and matching the first 3% of the employee's contributions. The employee will be able to contribute from 0% to 6%.  Vesting for the City's contributions will be fifty percent (505) after two years of service and one hundred percent (100%) after four years of service.

Longevity
After five years of completed service, you will be eligible for annual lump sum longevity payments.  These represent a reward for length of service.  They are not part of your base pay.  Payments are made in December of each year.  Current longevity payments are as follows:

Seniority Level - Payment
Five (5) years     $150
Eleven (11) years     $300
Sixteen (16) years     $450
Twenty-one (21) years     $600
Twenty-six (26) years     $750

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Tuition Reimbursement Program
Full-time employees with permanent status are eligible to participate in the City's Tuition Assistance/Refund Plan.
$1200 Annual Employee Development Programs. (i.e. seminars, conferences)
$1500 Annual Undergrad Degree Program
$2000 Annual Graduate Degree Program

Training and Development
In house training courses which offer a wide variety of development options.

Advancement Opportunities
Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.