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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Pentagon poised to trim number of civilian furlough days, expand pool of exempt workers

Friday, April 26, 2013  Legislation to end furloughs of air traffic controllers and delays for millions of travelers is headed to a House vote.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Officials from Hemlock Semiconductor group say they will permanently cut 100 employees from the payroll at their Thomas Township site and another 300 at a satellite site in Tennessee.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Genesee County is facing a $1-million budget shortfall. County commissioners say furlough days are needed to keep the city from facing an emergency financial manager.

Thursday, February 18, 2010  state workers reached a tentative contract agreement that avoids 10 unpaid days off in 2010

Friday, January 22, 2010  Officials said the move will save the county about $180,000 and avoid 300 to 500 permanent layoffs.

Thursday, December 17, 2009  State of Michigan departments are preparing plans for five furlough (temporary layoff) days for MSEA bargaining unit employees.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009  Workers accept furlough in exchange for no job cuts through March.

Friday, September 04, 2009  Most of Michigan's state government employees are on their sixth and final unpaid furlough day of the summer Friday.

Wednesday, September 02, 2009  Days will help save state almost $22 million, help balance state budget

Tuesday, August 18, 2009  Michigan's Secretary of State offices will stay open two extra hours on Aug. 24 and Sept. 8 to deal with increased customer demand following state furlough days.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009  The six furlough days being taken by most state employees as a cost-saving move won't affect state campgrounds or the Mackinac Bridge agricultural inspection station.

Tuesday, April 07, 2009  Court-ordered furlough delays same-sex marriage applications in Iowa by 3 days