Federal Court Stops State Furloughs; Grants CSEA Temporary Restraining Order

ALBANY, NY (05/12/2010)(readMedia)-- In a major victory for working people, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York has granted a temporary restraining order preventing Governor David Paterson from proceeding with his planned furloughs of state employees.

"CSEA is proud that the court agreed with our contention that this action would cause irreparable harm to our members and undermine state services," said CSEA President Danny Donohue. "Governor David Paterson's plan was ill advised and demonstrates action that was not in the best interest of New Yorkers. CSEA believes that the Governor's plan would have created even more chaos and crisis.

The restraining order also enjoins the governor from submitting further extender appropriation bills that include provisions requiring furloughs or exclude the payment of contracted-for salary raises.

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For a copy of the federal court decision, go to www.csealocal1000.org