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Costa Mesa's outsourcing scheme hits another roadblockSANTA ANA, CA A Superior Court judge rejected the City of Costa Mesa’s motion to dismiss two of the four causes of action in a lawsuit challenging the layoffs of nearly half the City’s workforce. Nov. 22, 2011 Judge issues order stopping Costa Mesa layoffsSANTA ANA, CA A Superior Court judge has issued an order prohibiting the City of Costa Mesa from laying off City employees pursuant to outsourcing their jobs to the private sector. ... Attached, please find the order for a preliminary injunction, the judge’s minute order, the City’s July 5 press release, and a copy of the City’s proposed injunction language, which was rejected by the Court. July 18, 2011 Judge stops Costa Mesa layoffsSANTA ANA, CA Expressing concern about a looming layoff date, a Superior Court judge this afternoon told attorneys she would issue a preliminary injunction precluding the mass layoffs of municipal employees within the City of Costa Mesa. July 5, 2011 OCEA renews offer to negotiate in Costa MesaCOSTA MESA – The Orange County Employees Association renewed its offer Tuesday to renegotiate with the City to avoid the outsourcing of City services and needless layoffs of more than 100 dedicated employees represented by OCEA and the Costa Mesa City Employees Association. June 27, 2011 Conference Call at 1 p.m. Tuesday with independent budget auditorCOSTA MESA – An independent audit authorized by the City of Costa Mesa has uncovered more than $23 million that could be used by the general fund to protect vital City services, save jobs and also address the City Council majority’s desire to increase capital expenditures.June 21, 2011 Costa Mesa employees seek court intervention to stop layoffsCOSTA MESA – Attorneys for the Costa Mesa City Employees Association today filed a complaint against the City of Costa Mesa asking a Superior Court judge to stop the layoff of more than 100 City employees. May 16, 2011 Costa Mesa employees denounce vandalism at Mayor’s barCOSTA MESA – The Orange County Employees Association and Costa Mesa City Employees Association strongly denounce the act of vandalism and intimidation at Mayor Gary Monahan’s bar this weekend. April 7, 2011 Orange County Employees Association and Sen. Lou Correa host Inauguration Party for Gov. Jerry Brown A Celebration of California, Our Democracy and Our New GovernorSANTA ANA – The Orange County Employees Association is bringing their legendary hot dog wagon to the State Capitol grounds on January 3,2011, for an inauguration party celebrating the election of the People’s Governor, Jerry Brown. December 23, 2010
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