Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 32BJ workers in the Ellwood City Area School Disrict now have a contract.
The School Board unanimously approved a 6-year contract, which will secure all the jobs of the district cafeteria, custodial, maintenance, secretary/clerks and instructional and personal aides.
According to Thomas Breth, legal counsel for the district, terms under the new contract, which is retroactive to 2017, all employees will remain employees. Workers agreed to a wage freeze. In addition, new hires will be subject to the elimination of one paid holiday, a reduction in starting wage, employee-only healthcare coverage, and a longer accrual of vacation time.
The negotiations were a sticking point for the community who wanted jobs retained and for school board members who at times engaged in tense discussions and accusations regarding intentions in the process.
In September, the board thought an agreement could be reached, but it was squashed by the union.
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