Oct 7, 2008 11:26 am US/Eastern
Gov. Paterson To Talk Deficits With NY Union Heads
ALBANY (CBS/AP) ―
New York Gov. David Paterson says he's called a meeting with New York's powerful union leaders as he pursues drastic cuts in state spending due to the worsening economy and a potential $8 billion budget shortfall next year.
Paterson refuses to say if he will discuss layoffs and potential concessions during the private meeting. When Paterson was asked Friday if he would seek to cut jobs or changes in contracts, he said he would discuss such issues with union leaders before making any public comments. He's now scheduled that meeting for this week.
Paterson has said he opposes increasing taxes and lawmakers should instead find ways to cut spending across every agency.
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