 Quinn has already started the furlough process to cut costs,
directing state agencies to develop plans that ensure operations
continue while workers are away.
But in the case of union employees, Quinn must bargain over the
issue. He said he will meet Monday with the American Federation of
State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31.
Spokesman Anders Lindall says the union will listen to what Quinn
has to say but doesn't think workers should "bear the brunt of a
budget crisis."
The administration has released documents saying workers are to take
12 unpaid days off between now and June 30, 2010, with five days to
be taken before Jan. 1.
[Associated Press]
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