New Castle Co. cutting worker pay

WILMINGTON, Del. - April 23, 2009 - County officials announced Wednesday that 157 workers agreed to the pay cut. County Executive Chris Coons says it will save $900,000 in fiscal year 2010, which starts July 1.

Last week, three unions accepted the 5 percent pay reduction, which will save $2.2 million. However, Local 3911, the emergency services workers union, rejected the plan. Negotiations are ongoing with Lodge 5 of the Fraternal Order of Police.

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