Nearly 1,100 Municipal Workers To Lose Jobs
Mayor Says He'll Delay Police, Firefighter Layoffs
POSTED: Tuesday, June 28, 2005
UPDATED: 1:52 pm EDT June 28,
2005
Detroit's new fiscal year begins Friday, and nearly 1,100 municipal workers are expected to lose their jobs under the new budget. Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's administration said more than 275 city workers will be laid off because unions haven't granted concessions. 
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The announcement came after the administration and city council agreed to an amendment on Monday that reallocates $23 million to public safety, saving 182 police officers and 73 firefighters from being laid off. It also restores Detroit's Homeland Security Department, according to a statement from Anthony Adams, deputy mayor of Detroit.The amendment will take about $23 million from other areas and reallocate them to the police and fire departments, city officials said."As a result of Council's adopted budget, the police and fire departments will continue to restructure, but the $23.4 million reallocation will provide some relief as they continue to make tough decisions," said Adams. Kilpatrick said he will delay laying off 738 police and firefighters until after the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The Teamsters filed an unfair labor practices complaint with the state on Monday. Union officials said Kilpatrick isn't giving them a chance to negotiate.
Copyright 2006 by ClickOnDetroit.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
VIDEO: See Local 4 Report On Budget AmendmentARCHIVE VIDEO: Mayor Announces Fireworks Will Go OnRead Council's Budget PlanView Mayor's Budget ProposalThe announcement came after the administration and city council agreed to an amendment on Monday that reallocates $23 million to public safety, saving 182 police officers and 73 firefighters from being laid off. It also restores Detroit's Homeland Security Department, according to a statement from Anthony Adams, deputy mayor of Detroit.The amendment will take about $23 million from other areas and reallocate them to the police and fire departments, city officials said."As a result of Council's adopted budget, the police and fire departments will continue to restructure, but the $23.4 million reallocation will provide some relief as they continue to make tough decisions," said Adams. Kilpatrick said he will delay laying off 738 police and firefighters until after the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The Teamsters filed an unfair labor practices complaint with the state on Monday. Union officials said Kilpatrick isn't giving them a chance to negotiate.
Previous Stories:
- June 27, 2005: Council Passes Amendment To Restore Public Safety Jobs
- June 13, 2005: Mayor: Fireworks, All-Star Game Will Go On
- June 6, 2005: Council Overrides Veto; Fireworks May Be Spared
- June 4, 2005: Mayor Threatens To Cancel Detroit Fireworks
Copyright 2006 by ClickOnDetroit.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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