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After six months of strike action, the Lorain County Job and Family Services standoff ended with a state-level tie — no unfair labor practices found by SERB, despite heated claims from both sides. The union rejected a 12% raise offer plus bonuses, demanding $1 more per hour to close the pay gap with other county workers; the county blamed budget cuts and refused a neutral fact-finder’s 13% recommendation. SERB sided with the county on decision-making authority and ruled the union declared its intent to strike prematurely. Meanwhile, the county accused the union of bypassing formal talks, but found no violation. Clients face delays, the county saved on wages but paid more in overtime, and while negotiations are officially over, the union vows to keep pushing — politically and publicly — until they win.

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