MontCo workers say Council action “slap in the face”

Showing what UFCW Local 1994 president Gino Renne called “a stunning and callous disregard” for Montgomery County workers’ hard work and sacrifices, the Montgomery County Council yesterday voted to zero out all provisions of Local 1994’s revised contract. "This is a slap in the face," said one Local 1994 member. “They call you heroes for continuing to work and provide services for the County in midst of an unprecedented pandemic,” said Renne, yet “They reward you by stripping you of any expected pay or benefits increases next year!” The Council also voted against both the police and the firefighters' revised agreements, setting the stage for a continued contentious relationship between the Council and the County workforce. Renne thanked Councilmembers Tom Hucker and Will Jawando for their support while slamming Councilmembers Craig Rice, Hans Riemer and Andrew Friedson for their “complete contempt and hostility.”

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