COLUMBUS, Ohio -- NBC 4 is hearing news that thousands of state employees will have to take days off without pay.
The Department of Administrative Services said there will be a news black out regarding the union negotiations with the state and will not comment.
NBC 4 has learned that in the state budget announced a week ago. It calls for state employee concessions of $163 million.
NBC 4 has learned that layoffs or furloughs could be used.
The Ohio Civil Service Employees Association has more than 36,000 members.
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