Showdown over L.A. city budget
Michael Hunt addresses the Los Angeles City Council during public comments on an early retirement plan for city workers. If the council rejects the plan, layoffs of nearly 1,000 city employees could result. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Supporters cheer Michael Hunt after he finishes speaking at Los Angeles City Hall. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Audience members wearing union T-shirts wait for the City Council proceedings to begin. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Bob Schoonover, SEIU 721 president, speaks to the L.A. City Council on the issue of early retirements and potential layoffs. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
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Los Angeles City Council members
City workers applaud the comments of one of their colleagues who addressed the