OSCA Vice President Jolly Shepard told the Parkrose School District board that bargaining stalled after the district called for mediation following 150 days, leaving classified employees working without a negotiated contract and delayed cost-of-living increases.

Following mediation, the board postponed consideration of a tentative settlement and rehearing request connected to a denied rezoning application, agreeing to take the matter up on Dec. 10 to allow time for the agricultural-enclave process to conclude.

Negotiations between Dooly County and its municipalities over a new Local Option Sales Tax distribution stalled; the county hired a mediator and later authorized the county attorney to file a petition for arbitration to resolve distribution disputes after mediation failed.

Council member seeks clarity on mediation type before upcoming Nantucket select board meeting.

Workshop educates participants on mediation processes and confidentiality prior to sessions

After extended debate and public comment from union representatives, the Memphis City Council approved an amended ordinance setting a process for resolving impasses over economic items in labor negotiations; an amendment offered by Councilman Smiley that reduces the middle arbitrator step and emphasizes mediation passed 7–3.