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Last Updated on Thursday, 29 January 2009 01:40 Written by rslcpol Thursday, 29 January 2009 11:32
Hmmm…looks like labor unions in California have decided to play political chicken with a huge issue. This story, and this video report, make it seem like the unions aren’t particularly concerned about anything but their own skin. Sweet example of selflessness. From SFGate:
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Wednesday he will dismiss state workers if a judge or employee unions block his plan to furlough thousands of workers two days a month beginning next week to save the cash-starved state $1.3 billion.
The matter goes to a Sacramento courtroom today, when the governor’s administration will defend its furlough plan against challenges from several unions who have the support of State Controller John Chiang.