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Union representatives tell Norwalk council negotiations have stalled; ask council to press for good‑faith bargaining

3000286 · April 16, 2025
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Members of the International Association of Machinists and local city employees addressed the council during public comment, saying contract negotiations began in January and that many proposals remain unanswered. Speakers urged the council to encourage the city's negotiation team to negotiate in good faith and reach a fair contract.

Speakers representing the International Association of Machinists (IAM) and city employees told the City Council during public comment on April 15 they are continuing contract negotiations with the city and urged council members to press the city's negotiation team to reach a fair agreement.

Jennifer Friesen, a representative of the IAM, told the council the union is "not here to divide"…

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