Are Unions and Jerry Brown in Final Throes of Furlough Fight? - 4/14/11 Sacramento Bee

After more than two years and $1.6 million spent on outside lawyers and court costs, it looks like the state's epic furlough court battle with the unions will end like a fistfight between brothers: a final flurry followed by a respectful handshake.

Five California State Worker Unions Sue to Halt Furloughs - 3/4/11 Sacramento Bee

Against the backdrop of difficult contract talks, five state worker labor unions have asked a judge to order Gov. Jerry Brown to stop what they say are illegal three-day-per-month furloughs.

Unions Ask Alameda Superior Court Judge to Stop Furloughs - 3/3/11 Sacramento Bee

 

PECG Files Opening Brief for Furlough Injunction (3/3/11)

Furloughs Take Toll on State Worker Pay - 2/11/11 Sacramento Bee

After two years of furloughs and frustration, the fallout from state worker pay cuts is stark and tangible.

Clock is Ticking on Six Union Contracts - 2/3/11 Sacramento Bee

Gov. Jerry Brown's top labor guy, Department of Personnel Administration Director Ron Yank, last month told six unions without labor pacts that they had eight weeks to get deals done.

 

Litigation Over Third Furlough Order Sent Back to Trail Court - 12/28/10 Sacramento Bee

The 1st District Court of Appeal has lifted an decision that stopped union challenges to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's last furlough order, referring the matter to Alameda Superior Court for more litigation as that court "may deem appropriate."

Furloughs About to Become Brown's Headache - 12/16/10 Sacramento Bee

Unhappy anniversary, state workers. Two years ago this Sunday, Gov. Schwarzenegger issued his first furlough order.