This article is one sided. It does not represent both sides, or even accurately represent the "facts". Looking at final proposal letters, AFSCME is not looking for a raise that is nearly as high as Steve or the county commissioners gave themselves, or what is listed in this article.  Did you go over to Steve's mansion for tea while he helped you write this nonsense? No mention of the fact that these positions have passed on raises for years in order to keep health insurance paid many times. No mention of the fact that 80% of these employees are women. No mention that these positions are paid significantly less than market or their private counterparts, or the same positions performed by men. The register guard is not supportive of women or workers. This is blatantly lying.