AB 1125—continuous appropriation for state worker salaries—is now AB 1699

Updated Feb. 9, 2010
Assembly Bill 1699 is the reincarnation of its stalled counterpart, Assembly Bill 1125. This bill is essentially the same as AB 1125 in that it would provide a continuous appropriation for state employee salaries. AB 1699 is the only way to ensure that state employees get paid in full and on-time in the event of a late state budget.

The governor has once again released a state budget that will prove difficult for state workers. Budget negotiations between the Legislature and the governor will be another long and arduous process.

If there is no state budget in place by the June 30, 2010 constitutional deadline, the governor may try to pay most state workers federal minimum wage -- $7.25 an hour.

Join us by taking action today--tell your legislators to vote for Assembly Bill 1699 (Hernandez)--a continuous appropriation bill for state employees.

Click here to send a message to your state legislators.

Local 1000 is a co-sponsor and strong supporter of this bill. We are fighting hard against pay cuts for state employees and we will keep fighting until a final budget is passed this summer or fall.

This bill is eligible to be heard in Committee after March 4, 2010. Local 1000 will inform you of the date and time, and will set up lobby visits around this bill.

Take action now and let your legislators know how working for federal minimum wage would impact you and your family.

VIew Local 1000's letter of support for AB 1699.