Schools to fight labor ruling
Source: THE ENQUIRER (OH), April 2, 2008
Mason school officials plan to fight an administrative law judge's recent ruling regarding unfair labor charges filed against the district.
Two years ago, the district contracted for custodial services at the new Mason Early Childhood Center and at an addition to the intermediate school. Doing so is saving about $300,000 annually, said Mike Brannon, assistant superintendent for operations.
The district's chapter of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees filed unfair labor practice charges, alleging that the district refused to bargain with the union on the matter. The union represents groundskeepers and custodial, maintenance and HVAC workers.