COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh told the Branch County Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday afternoon that they were making progress in ongoing contract negotiations with four unions representing county employees.
He said he was positive new contracts can be reached before the current deals expire on December 31, 2025.
Negotiations are continuing with the Police Officers Association of Michigan and the Command Officers of Michigan along with the union representing Circuit Court and District Court employees.
A new three-year contract with the P.O.A.M. for Branch County 911 dispatchers was approved in July.
Walsh stated initial discussions have been held with the court employees union and they will get back together in October.
Contracts also have to be worked out with non-union employees.
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