<p>The Los Angeles City Council has declared a fiscal emergency because of the coronavirus pandemic, paving the way to furlough about 15,000 employees.</p>.<p>Wednesday's declaration comes as the city looks at a tax shortfall this year of up to USD 400 million.</p>.<p>Mayor Eric Garcetti is expected to approve the measure.</p>.<p>The furloughs, which would begin on October 11, would require civilian employees to take up to 18 days off from work. But a labour union official tells the Los Angeles Daily News that the furloughs violate labour contracts and will be vigorously fought.</p>
<p>The Los Angeles City Council has declared a fiscal emergency because of the coronavirus pandemic, paving the way to furlough about 15,000 employees.</p>.<p>Wednesday's declaration comes as the city looks at a tax shortfall this year of up to USD 400 million.</p>.<p>Mayor Eric Garcetti is expected to approve the measure.</p>.<p>The furloughs, which would begin on October 11, would require civilian employees to take up to 18 days off from work. But a labour union official tells the Los Angeles Daily News that the furloughs violate labour contracts and will be vigorously fought.</p>