Articles : City of LA News

Unions in the news, both locally and nationally

Three political failures by SEIU, one by the AFL-CIO, a restraining order, and a SEIU 721 meeting report top the news about unions for June 9.

Budget Finalized, Bankruptcy Not Viable, Effects on Citizens

The Council agreed to the Mayor’s lone line-item veto so the budget goes forward, new legislation may take bankruptcy away as an option, and some fee increases and service cuts at LADOT are all in the latest budget news for Los Angeles.

More News of Los Angeles on May 20

Our City has a newly divided Council, has been asked to increase subsidies to a major developer, Council demands more concessions from employees, the budget is still quite ‘loose’, and more.

The Mayor Proposes 1,200 to 2,000 Additional Layoffs

In a meeting with the Los Angeles Times editorial board, the Mayor stated that layoffs are his only tool since the City Council continues to avoid acting to solve the budgetary crisis.

City Controller Releases Budgetary Cash Flow Memo

In attachment 2, the Controller details two possible end of year scenarios to balance the budget: “Take $199 million from the Reserve Fund" [or] "Not pay employees for the last 4 weeks of the fiscal year".  [These possibilities are a direct result of the Mayor and City Council putting off their day of reckoning as long as possible in hopes that it would go away.]

Unions in the cross-hairs, City Hall’s Soap Opera, LA’s Future, and More

The linked articles from the Los Angeles Times and Ron Kaye are indicative of the mood among many of our real employers – the citizens of Los Angeles.  These articles are vital for each of us to read and evaluate.

Letter Reveals L. A.‘s Plans for More Layoffs

The Los Angeles Times reveals "A decline in revenues may mean that at least 1,000 jobs are eliminated"

LA’s midyear budget shortfall hits $175 million

Bernie Parks says the size of the deficit means all bets are off with the COCU since the threshold has not only been reached but surpassed, opening the door to many more furloughs, layoffs, pay cuts, and service reductions.

City Announces Changes in Military Family Leave Entitlement

The Military Family Leave Entitlements of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 have been revised as a result of the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, signed into law on October 28, 2009. 

Los Angeles Times: ERIP News and SEIU Defeat

"L.A. city retirements threaten a deep and lasting legacy" and "Upstart union wins a plurality in Sonoma County hospital vote" are the titles of two union-related articles that are well worth your time.