Christine Contramadas, a 15‑year employee of Jefferson County Public Library, gave commissioners a brief update during the Sept. 30 public‑comment period on collective bargaining for library employees.

Contramadas said the union has been bargaining with management for more than 440 days and has finished negotiating 18 contract articles, with eight remaining. She said the union is awaiting the employer’s first responses on compensation, leave and benefits, which the union presented in July 2024. With the county’s 2026 budget process approaching, the union said it hopes to resolve outstanding compensation items before any wage mandate changes take effect Jan. 1.

Contramadas described internal organizing and education efforts, including a union contract tracker and frequent informational Zoom sessions for members. She thanked county officials for their previous support and said the union will continue to seek timely resolution of remaining items.

Ending: The union’s update was informational; commissioners and staff did not take action on bargaining matters during the hearing.