This year, Monterey Park City Workers got a special holiday surprise: an end to furloughs. After nearly three years, SEIU 721 members and other city workers convinced the City Council to end furloughs nine months earlier than expected.
“The General Employees are really encouraged by this recent City Council action. We always strive to strengthen our commitment to serve all the residents of Monterey Park. Ending the furloughs will help us do that.”
-Chris Reyes, City of Monterey Park Building Trades Technician and SEIU 721 member
At the Dec. 4 City Council meeting, Mayor Teresa Real Sebastian and various City Council members thanked city workers for their sacrifices over the past years. They acknowledged that city workers took action to keep Monterey Park solvent.
How It Will Happen
Through March 31, 2014, non-sworn employees will have their furloughs reduced to five percent. One day later, Monterey Park will resume a 40-hour work schedule. The furloughs will end completely.
Read an article about the end to furloughs here.