Mahoning Children Services workers get a raise

April 30, 2015 at 4:27p.m.

YOUNGSTOWN

The Mahoning County Children Services Board has reached a new three-year labor contract with Communications Workers of America Local 4300, Randall Muth, CSB executive director, announced at today’s county commissioners’ meeting.

The agreement, which immediately raised starting pay for child welfare caseworkers from $13.94 to $15.73 per hour, is retroactive to Feb. 1.

The union represents 98 CSB staff members, including caseworkers and clerical workers and group home staff.