The union representing Pierce County Sheriff’s Office’s rank-and-file employees overwhelmingly rejected the county executive’s latest contract proposal.
The union received a near-unanimous verdict—290 to 1 (99.7%)—in its rejection of County Executive Ryan Mello’s contract offer. The vote had a record-breaking 97% turnout.
“Public safety in Pierce County starts with the men and women who wear the badge. They deserve more than lip service,” the Pierce County Deputy Sheriff’s Independent Guild stated. “They deserve a contract that reflects the risks they take and the service they provide. The Executive’s offer simply doesn’t deliver.”…