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With massive service cuts on the table, thousands of city workers lined up along the blocks outside City Hall to send a message to Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Governor David Paterson.

City workers are fighting proposed layoffs, as well cuts to libraries, child care centers, city-run hospitals and 20 fire companies.

Mayor Bloomberg has said he would not eliminate police officers or go forward with a plan to layoff more than 4,000 teachers. But the mayor's office warns it can't spare everyone.

In a statement released Wednesday, the administration said, "Just like any household hit by tough times, the city has to continue to tighten its belt, and that means reducing the amount of taxpayer dollars spent."

Making matters worse for the city is the fact that the state has yet to come up with its own budget.

"And I wanna say to the people who can't pass a budget and can't make tough decisions and can't do the things they were elected to do -- you gotta either step up or step out," said Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer.

Workers who attended the rally say they want politicians to know they're concerned about their livelihoods.

"I want to keep what I have, I don't wanna lose anything and I don't want anybody else to lose anything," said one union member.

"Mayor Bloomberg wants to cut everybody's life. It's hard to live now, so everybody needs their job," said another union member.

In the meantime, the clock is ticking for union leaders and workers. By law, the city budget must be in place for the start of fiscal year on July 1st.