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Union representatives tell Benton County commissioners bargaining stalled; demand pay parity
Summary
Union leaders and county employees urged the board to intervene in stalled bargaining, asserted management refused meaningful counters and filed unfair labor practice complaints, and asked the county to ensure pay parity for equal work.
Union members and bargaining‑team representatives told the Benton County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 1 that contract talks with county management have stalled and that the union has moved its dispute to the Employment Relations Board.
Dawn Dale, identifying herself as “the president of ASKme Local 20 64,” said the bargaining team had gone to mediation and that management "reported they had no more counters to give us." She asked the board to participate directly in future…
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