Boardman trustees reject fact-finder’s report

BOARDMAN — Even after agreeing to no raises over the next three years, the 28 members of the Township Workers Association, which represents road department employees, face the loss of up to 13 members.

Trustees on Wednesday rejected a fact-finder’s report regarding a three year contract with the road department’s union.

The report addressed only two issues: whether contract language allowing two people in a truck during snow and ice removal, termed a safety and health section, and seniority.

Prior to reaching the fact-finding level, the union already had agreed to 0 percent raises in each of the three years of the contract and a 10 percent uncapped contribution to healthcare.

But after a trustees meeting Wednesday, the department was informed that because of the township’s financial situation, they are facing the loss of 13 employees.

“That would cripple the road department,” said Mark Bestic, union president.

He is among those facing layoff.

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