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Local 1000 State Workers blast GOP over AB 964 vote
“How could 29 Republican legislators refuse to support a bill that saves the state so much money? This bill will save the state $340 million and could lead to nearly $1 billion in savings if applied to all state workers,” said Local 1000 President Yvonne

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5/4/2009

Largest state employee union ratifies new contract agreement
In a decision that reflects California’s tough economic conditions, Local 1000 members voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract that provides the strongest layoff protections state workers have ever had in return for a temporary 4.6 percent pay cut.

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3/21/2009