Politics | Arnold Schwarzenegger California Workers Sue Governator Unions challenge furloughs as state runs out of cash By Kevin Spak Posted Dec 23, 2008 9:54 AM CST Copied Standing near a large deficit counter, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger calls on lawmakers to reach a solution to the growing state budget problem at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Dec. 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) Unions representing California state employees are suing Arnold Schwarzenegger over his attempt to force them to take unpaid time off, the Los Angeles Times reports. Schwarzenegger issued an executive order last week ordering all employees to take two unpaid days off each month, in an effort to corral the state budget. But the unions say Schwarzenegger needs the Legislature’s approval for such a move. The Democratic-led Legislature rebuffed Schwarzenegger’s requests for that approval. The governor will meet with Democratic leaders today to discuss budget issues, which have reached crisis point—the state controller says California will run out of cash by February. “Without action by the Legislature and the governor, we literally are weeks away from a meltdown of state government,” he said. Read These Next A game of doorbell ditch turns fatal for 11-year-old. Guy accused of snatching hat from boy at US Open IDed as rich CEO. At Colorado airport: collision, flames, death. Robert Mueller's family makes a surprise revelation. Report an error