Articles : Furlough News

City Issues 8 hour/week Furloughs to MCIA and LACAMA

Furloughs for the Municipal Construction Inspectors Association (MCIA) and the Los Angeles City Attorney Management Association (LACAMA) were announced by Miguel Santana, the City Administrative Officer (CAO).

The Hard Truth about Salary Expenditure Reductions by the City:

When they desire to reduce salary expenditures, City officials have only three options:

Furloughs Cause Lowered Work Output

We all serve the public and it is tempting to take extraordinary steps to make up for the effect of furlough days and hiring freezes on our ability to meet our work loads. While your dedication is admirable, it can lead to extra stress and health problems. So remember that it is OK and expected that 10% LESS TIME = 10% LESS WORK.

THE HARD TRUTH ABOUT FURLOUGHS:

Not long ago, no City employees had heard of, much less experienced, a furlough.  What is the origin and progression of this anti-labor method embraced by the City to balance its budget?

Tentative Ruling Against Governor on Some Furlough

5:33 pm From the Los Angeles Times Blogs

EAA LEGAL COUNSEL DEMANDS FURLOUGHS END

Letter: EAA Counsel to LA City Attorney is presented in this article.

Furlough Litigation News Update - Another Win for Unions

 Unilateral furloughs violate the U. S. Constitution, according to a ruling by a federal court judge in a case brought against Prince George County in Maryland.

County Furloughs Unconstitutional, U.S. Judge Rules

Prince George's Might Have to Repay Wages

THE MAYOR’S OFFICE IS LYING