Members of the York County Executive Management Team have discussed switching county employees to a four-day work week, according to county commissioners. The goal is to help save workers on gas.

Commissioner Chris Reilly said the team discussed the proposal during their monthly meeting. The idea was raised because several other municipalities in the state are considering similar proposals.

"Some of us end up working eight hours in a day anyways," said county employee Terry Branthaver, who supports the idea.

Reilly said it since 72 percent of the county workers belong to unions it would be problematic to set up a four-day work week.

"You have to be able to apply this (the policy) across the board, and I just don't see how we can do it," said Reilly. He also said it would be difficult to account for employees at the prisons, nursing homes and emergency 911 centers who are sometimes on call for 24 hours.

Commissioner Steve Chronister said he's open to talking about the proposal.

"I have no problem with discussing things that would be more efficient for the county and for the employees," Chronister said.

In the meantime, the IRS is increasing the mileage reimbursement rate for work-related driving from 50.5 cents to 58.5 cents.

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