After a lengthy debate, the Seneca Falls Town Board narrowly voted to recognize a newly formed labor union representing town workers. Board members Jackson Puylara, Dawn Dyson, and Kaitlyn Laskoski supported the measure, while Supervisor Frank Schmitter and board member Frank Sinicropi opposed it.
The 3-2 decision paves the way for the town to negotiate its first contract with the union, which will serve as the exclusive bargaining agent for the workers. The town already negotiates labor contracts with its unionized Police Department.
The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) requested recognition after a majority of eligible town workers signed a document expressing their desire for representation. The Finger Lakes Times reports Town of Seneca Falls Attorney Patrick Morrell advised against immediate approval, suggesting the board should seek more specifics on which departments and employees would be included in the union.
