Channel 11 has learned a major strike involving Allegheny County 911 dispatch workers is looming.
Sources tell Channel 11 things could get ugly if contract talks between Allegheny County and its 911 dispatchers continue as they are.
We've learned attorneys for both sides will meet again on Tuesday morning.
Negotiations hinge on two major issues: Sources say the 911 dispatchers are forced to work mandatory overtime and there are not enough people to handle all the shifts.
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The dispatchers are represented by Service Employees International Union Local 668.
“We work with our collective bargaining units. We have dozens of them. Whatever we need to do, we'll make sure we're protecting public safety,” said Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.
A spokeswoman for the county says dispatchers must give a 10-day notice before any strike.
She says the union has not filed anything yet.
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