Union officials blasted the city’s decision to lay off workers in a statement released Thursday afternoon, June 24.
“The city of Dayton is attempting to proceed with layoffs ... while retaining and creating positions in upper management,” according to the Dayton Public Service Union Local 101.
“The city claims to be partnering with the union, when in fact they have ignored alternative cost-saving measures the union presented that would keep employees (providing) services our community depends on.”
Some of those employees expected to be laid off have left the city for other jobs or have accepted jobs in other departments, according to the city. In all, less than 10 employees are expected to be laid off, city officials said.
The process is expected to be completed by July 12.
“Managing our difficult financial situation is an on-going process,” Riordan said. “We appreciate the support and involvement of our employee groups and the community as we continue to seek solutions to these issues.”
The city has frozen wages this year, pending union negotiations, approved an increase in collection fees and is considering asking voters from an income tax hike from 2.25 percent to help fix its dwindling finances.
The city had factored in eliminating 115 positions this year when drafting this year’s budget, including: 22 filled, 63 vacant and 30 positions once the city has consolidated with Montgomery County’s Regional Dispatch Center.
The dispatch center-related positions are expected to be abolished later this year.
Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2494 or lsullivan@DaytonDailyNews.com.
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