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York County service coordinator urges meeting over draft telework policy, says it could hinder field staff

York County Board of Commissioners · February 19, 2026
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Summary

Elizabeth Cook, a service coordinator and SEIU Local 668 member, told the York County Board of Commissioners the county’s draft telework policy is vague and risks leaving field-based programs out of compliance with state rules; she asked the board to meet with the union before finalizing the changes.

Elizabeth Cook, a service coordinator for York MHIDD and a member of SEIU Local 668, asked the York County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 18 to meet with the union about a draft telework policy, arguing the policy as written would harm employees who perform essential field work.

"We are asking you to meet with the SEIU Local 668 regarding the proposed changes to the county's teleworking policy," Cook told the board, presenting a petition signed by colleagues. She said the draft's requirement that employees work "from their designated office location"…

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