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10

Apr 2009

City Worker Layoffs Likely Unless Workers Contribute

egpnews.com With Los Angeles city government facing a $535 million deficit in the coming fiscal year, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said Monday 2,580 layoffs could be avoided if city workers increase contributions to their retirement funds...

10

Apr 2009

Looming Budget Troubles in Los Angeles

Some Los Angeles city unions may cut their hours and make other concessions to save jobs. Will that mean a reduction in services? Will the Police Protective League go along? Start listening at 27:30: www.kcrw.com

07

Apr 2009

Villaraigosa Tells Unions Concessions Needed to Avoid Layoffs

L.A.'s mayor says every city department must share in 'sacrifice' to solve the budget crisis or 2,800 workers will have to be laid off.Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Monday said unions representing city workers would need to...

06

Apr 2009

Layoffs, Fee Increases Likely as Los Angeles Officials Draft 2009-10 Budget

With Los Angeles city government facing a $535 million deficit in the coming fiscal year, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said today 2,580 layoffs could be avoided if city workers increase contributions to their retirement funds and defer...