Millions in budgetary shortfalls, hiring freezes, and concessions. These are words that likely sound familiar in most municipalities across the state.
However, Santa Clara is facing a 9% reduction in workforce if its unions fail to agree to concessions.
From the Mercury News:
Santa Clara City Council members will vote Tuesday night on a plan to lay off almost 82 workers if seven of the city’s bargaining units don’t agree to either a 5.15 percent pay cut or 12 days of unpaid work furlough next year.
That’s a 9 percent reduction of the city’s nearly 910 employees.
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