Detroit budget plan to come in midst of talks with union.(News)(American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees)

From: Crain's Detroit Business | Date: April 10, 2006| Author: Ankeny, Robert | Copyright information

Byline: Robert Ankeny

When Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick presents his proposed 2005-2006 budget on Wednesday to the Detroit City Council, union labor leaders likely will take a break from talks on major contract concessions to protest budget cuts.

Some 3,000 city workers who belong to the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees locals soon may be asked to vote on taking 10 percent pay cuts and paying more for health care, one union leade...

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