Mercer Co. Jail guards get new pact

MERCER, Pa. — Mercer County Jail guards will receive raises and be required to contribute to their health plan in the future under the new contract reached with the county after more than a year of negotiating.

The Mercer County Prison Board, at its meeting today, unanimously recommended the county commissioners give final approval to the three-year contract between the county and Teamsters Local 250, which represents about 60 jail guards.

The commissioners plan to approve the agreement at their meeting Thursday.