Unions, NY Assembly Push to End 'Temporary' Hires

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, January 15, 2010, 8:40 a.m. ET

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Public worker unions and New York's Assembly are angling to curb the hiring of temporary workers and consultants instead of permanent state employees who Gov. David Paterson says saves taxpayers money.

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