Posted on 05/12/2010 4:42:16 PM PDT by SmithL
A federal judge has blocked Gov. Paterson’s push for 100,000 state worker furloughs.
Senior U.S. District Judge Lawrence E. Kahn issued the temporary restraining order late this afternoon. (Read it here.)
The furloughs, which would be the first in state history, were to go into effect on Monday, but now will have to wait. Kahn scheduled a hearing on the matter for May 26.
The temporary restraining order also prohibits Paterson from submitting any more emergency extenders that withhold the 4% to &% pay raises for union employees.
Paterson included the furloughs in an emergency spending bill to keep government running. Angry lawmakers were forced to either pass the bill, which they reluctantly did, or shut down government.
The unions and many lawmakers argued the furloughs were illegal because they were not collectively bargained.
(Excerpt) Read more at nydailynews.com ...
So how does this work with a “Separate but equal” doctrine? I don’t recall any constitutional provisions that allow the judicial branch to direct the executive branch to do anything. All they can do is rule that something is illegal/unconstitutional....they can not dictate a remedy.
As 0bammy has effectively said to auto co bond holders, etc., etc.:"Contracts? I don't pay no attention to no stinkin' contracts".
Social Justice for Taxpayers or for SEIU gov’t workers?
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