Mayor Dave Bing says Detroit could run out of cash within 70 days and is on the brink of receivership.Detroit may become the first of many large cities to go bankrupt to void union contracts.
Bing said Monday he wants unionized city employees to accept a 10 percent wage cut by month's end.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says city running out of cash, asks for union wage cut
Crain's Detroit Business reports: