“Philadelphia’s mayor says nearly 3,000 city workers will get layoff notices Friday unless the state Legislature approves changes the city needs to balance its budget.
The layoffs would be effective Oct. 2 and include more than 1,000 police officers and firefighters.
The city is trying to close a $1.4 billion, five-year budget deficit.”
(Source: Nearly 3,000 Philly workers to get layoff notices | AP | 09/17/2009)





