Nassau county's $130 million budget deficit means potential cutbacks for Nassau county workers. Negotiations are in full swing as workers and officials discuss ways to avoid layoffs or wage cuts, though some cuts seem unavoidable. Previously scheduled cost-saving measures have been halted while the talks continue, and many are anticipating a deal by the end of the week. Though neither unions nor county officials have commented on the details of the negotiations, a potential across the board wage cut is one possible outcome.
See "Nassau, union still mired in talks to avoid layoffs", William Murphy, Newsday, February 24, 2009