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Marin county employees and unions press board for pay and benefit increases as bargaining opens
Summary
Multiple county employees and union representatives urged supervisors to negotiate larger wage increases and higher employer contributions for health insurance. Speakers representing MAPE and MATE described recruitment and retention problems and urged the county to move toward market-competitive wages.
Dozens of county employees and labor representatives addressed the Marin County Board of Supervisors on April 22 urging bigger pay raises and more employer-paid health-care costs as contract bargaining begins.
Speakers representing the Marin Association of Public Employees (MAPE), the Municipal and County Employees (MATE) group, and several county departments highlighted recruitment and retention difficulties tied to Marin’s high cost of living. "In order to keep attracting this talent, Marin needs to offer competitive wages and benefits…
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