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Judge Stops Hawaii Governor From Forcing Workers' Unpaid Days Off Without Union Bargaining (AP) A Hawaii judge has blocked Gov. Linda Lingle from forcing thousands of public employees to take three unpaid days off per month, dealing her a setback in efforts to tame a huge state budget gap. Lingle wanted her furlough plan to start as early as Monday. Citing a $729 million budget shortfall over the next two years, she said a fiscal emergency existed that empowered her to unilaterally impose what amounted to a nearly 14 percent pay cut. But three state employee unions, basing part of their challenge on constitutional grounds, asserted that Lingle was overstepping her authority. Circuit Court Judge Karl K. Sakamoto on Thursday agreed and issued an injunction against Lingle. The state constitution's provision granting public... [read full story]
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MICHAEL TARM Associated Press Writer CHICAGO (AP) — There's still family, turkey and football, but one Thanksgiving tradition is taking a hit this year. Nearly 38 million people are expected to take trips this year, slightly...
