Thread: Up to 5,200 LA schools workers could face layoffs

Up to 5,200 LA schools workers could face layoffs

By JACOB ADELMAN, Associated Press Writer
March 2, 2010 at 3:30 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — The board of the Los Angeles Unified School District has voted to send notices of possible layoffs to up to 5,200 teachers and other workers because of a huge budget gap.

The Board of Education was unanimous Tuesday in deciding to take the action as the nation's second-largest school district deals with a $640 million shortfall.

At the same time, the board has urged union leaders to enter negotiations that could make some layoffs unnecessary.

The vote does not constitute a decision to actually begin layoffs. The district sometimes rescinds such notices if more money becomes available.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010 ... e-layoffs/

Just heard today that the county library system will probably close four and lay off people and cut down on hours.
The USPS is also trying to cut back because they are losing money, but that decision is up to Congress.
I do so wish that I would be able to stipulate where my tax dollars go, as services for illegal aliens would be on top of the list of do not spend!