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Lorain County approves wage increase for non‑bargaining employees; commissioners debate retroactive pay rules
Summary
The board authorized a wage increase for non‑bargaining employees matching a United Steelworkers contract and discussed whether the raises and any retroactive pay should apply to employees hired after Jan. 1, 2025. Commissioners directed administrators to research application rules and report back.
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners on May 6 authorized a wage increase for non‑bargaining county employees to match a negotiated raise in the United Steelworkers Local 8845 agreement, with the change effective retroactive to Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2027.
Why it matters: Commissioners said parity with bargaining units is common practice but debated whether retroactive pay should apply to employees hired after Jan. 1, 2025. Several members expressed concern about…
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