State workers union, Scott administration negotiations go to labor board

Contract talks between the state workers union and the Scott administration have stalled over pay increases and the negotiations now go to the Vermont Labor Relations Board — the final stage of the impasse process.Each side must submit a “last best offer” by Feb. 28, according to a statement from the Vermont State Employees Association, which represents non-management, corrections and supervisory unit bargaining teams. The Vermont Labor Relations Board then has 30 days to issue