LAUSD Board of Education approves 4,700 layoffs
The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education voted Tuesday afternoon to approve sending thousands of layoff notices (posted 3/02/10)
By Ariel Edwards-Levy

Mayor Demands 1,000 Layoffs, Says More Are Likely
Mayor Villaraigosa met with the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Thursday in an attempt to ease concerns over proposed city layoffs. He explained that layoffs are necessary to solve the city's budget crisis and keep L.A. from falling into bankruptcy. Amina R. Karam has the story. (posted 2/11/10)
By Amina Rabab Karam

Laid-off Toyota workers march in Hollywood
Around 100 janitors and supporters from the Service Employees International Union gathered in front of a Toyota dealership in Hollywood. They're protesting Toyota’s decision to cut the janitorial staff by 40 percent at its national headquarters in Torrance. The marchers blocked traffic as they banged on drums and chanted. Toyota is also shutting down a plant in Fremont, which will cost thousands more workers their jobs. (posted 10/27/09)
By Timothy Beck Werth

The LAUSD layoff saga goes on
The United Teachers Los Angeles has waged an aggressive campaign to make sure LAUSD teachers keep their jobs. They held a news conference before the Board of Education's meeting today to say that they are still fighting for their jobs. About 1,500 teachers still face the possibility of getting the axe and UTLA is determined to stop it. (posted 4/14/09)
By Beth Palkovic

LAUSD Board of Education considers plan for layoffs amid more protests
The Los Angeles Unified School District's board, in a closed session today, met to discuss a plan that would cut more than 8,000 LAUSD teachers and staff. The closed doors did not stop opponents of the plan from making their voices heard. (posted 3/24/09)
By Richard Duchon

LAUSD layoffs
More than 8,000 teachers and employees in the Los Angeles Unified School District could be getting layoff notices, but not before they've had their say. Beth Palkovic was at the school board meeting and reports on what went down. (posted 3/10/09)
By Beth Palkovic