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County employees press board on pay and bargaining process during public comment
Summary
Multiple county employees and union members urged supervisors to provide fair compensation, criticized the bargaining process and asked the board to reinstate a previously offered 'me‑too' agreement; speakers warned of burnout and staffing shortages in departments that deliver critical services.
During the public‑comment portion of the March 11 meeting, several county employees and union members addressed the board about labor negotiations, staffing and compensation. Speakers said the county’s bargaining process has been unresponsive and that pay and working conditions are driving turnover and medical leave among critical staff.
What employees said An Eligibility Specialist and other DHHS staff described operating at 50–70% staffing in recent years, elevated burnout, and hiring…
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