The town’s general employees voted not to form a union this week by a big margin.
Human Resources Manager Lisa Silvertooth informed Town Manager Dave Bullock in an email Thursday, March 7 that the union was voted down by a margin of 21-6.
Out of the 31 eligible voters, 27 votes were cast.
The mail vote began Feb. 15 and closed March 6. The Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC) tallied the votes on Thursday.
Unionization would have frozen benefits and pensions for general employees, forcing town staff to negotiate changes with them.
For more information, pick up a copy of Thursday’s March 14 Longboat Observer.
Contact Kurt Schultheis at kschultheis@yourobserver.com.
Currently 2 Responses
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- Once again they will ride on the backs of the Firefighters, then cry when thy don't get it.
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- This is great for the Town's general employees. Good common sense prevailed!
- Jun
1 Floridafitfest and 5K Treasure Run
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Jun
8 World Oceans Day Family Festival
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top. -
Youth sailors descend on City Island
05/15/13
Approximately 250 people hit the water Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, April 21, for Sailfest. The regatta, Sarasota Youth Sailing's biggest fundraiser of the year, included four classes of competition — Optimus, 420, Laser and Multi-hull — and a barbecue feast. -
Book club sunsets for the season
05/15/13
The Sunset Beach Book Club, in its 10th year, ended this season with a luncheon and discussion of the book “Gone Girl,” by Gillian Flynn, April 18, at Lazy Lobster. Discussion moderator was Ricki Carroll. Together, the group read five books this season.
