To correct & clarify some things said in comments on the article previous to this one, and comment on some statements in this article...

A comment on the previous article stated "The County position has not changed in over 2 weeks. During each mediation meeting, they simply listen to a new offer by the Union, then go into their own meeting for 8 hours, then come out and simply say, "no"."

That is simply not true. The Co. increased their offer more than once - several times - over the months. Most telling - just last week the Co. increased their offer by ~$3 million. The union rejected it & went on strike. Three days into the strike, the union came groveling back saying they'd accept the +$3M. The Co. said "no" - the offer is off the table, the union rejected it, demeaned the Co., & damaged the community by striking. The Co. held firm - good, IMO.

Also, the union has NOT "moved significantly closer to the county" The Co. has moved more than the union.

Prediction: strike ends Monday.