Judge Blocks NY Furloughs
A federal judge has issued an order blocking Governor David Paterson from imposing furloughs on about 100,000 state workers.
U.S. District Judge Lawrence Kahn says that until he rules on the union lawsuits seeking an injunction, Paterson and lawmakers are temporarily blocked from implementing any furloughs.
Earlier this week, the Legislature approved unpaid furloughs one day a week in a short-term funding measure.
The next hearing on the matter is May 26.
U.S. District Judge Lawrence Kahn says that until he rules on the union lawsuits seeking an injunction, Paterson and lawmakers are temporarily blocked from implementing any furloughs.
Earlier this week, the Legislature approved unpaid furloughs one day a week in a short-term funding measure.
The next hearing on the matter is May 26.
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