Lorain County JFS strike hits one-month mark as workers cite growing service gaps

Lorain County JFS strike hits one-month mark as workers cite growing service gaps

ELYRIA, Ohio — Workers at Lorain County Job and Family Services warned county commissioners Friday that the ongoing union strike is disrupting critical services for some of the county’s most vulnerable residents, urging officials to return to the bargaining table.

United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America

On Wednesday, March 18, UAW Local 2192 members at Lorain County Job and Family Services marked one month on strike. The strike was provoked by the Lorain County Commissioners’ refusal to negotiate in good faith after rejecting a neutral fact-finder’s report, which has put critical public services at risk. Workers will meet with County Commissioners on Wednesday, March 25 for the first time since going on strike, in a state-mandated mediation reg…