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Delran sewer workers urge action on staffing and retention as peers recruit away employees
Summary
Two Delran Sewer Department employees told Council they are losing staff to neighboring townships offering higher salaries and asked for an investigation and steps to improve conditions; Council noted collective bargaining constraints.
Employees from the Delran Sewer Department raised concerns during public comment on Aug. 26 about staffing and retention.
Matthew Molesan and Bryan Griffin said the department has been losing employees to surrounding townships that offer better pay and opportunities. Molesan, who identified himself as working for the Delran Sewer Department, urged Council to investigate workplace issues and consider measures to keep experienced staff. Council members acknowledged the problem but noted that the department is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and that changes would require discussions with the union and administration. Council did not direct immediate changes but recognized the retention issue and indicated administration and human resources would be involved in follow-up.
The exchange did not produce a formal timeline for action; sewer department contract and staffing items were under review by the engineer and administrator, with any hiring or pay changes subject to collective bargaining and budgetary approval.
