Benton County workers represented by AFSCME Local 2064, will continue their strike today, Friday, November 15th, for the third day. Workers will congregate outside the Benton County Courthouse at 8am and march to Madison Avenue Building where union and county bargaining representatives will meet for their final day of mediation. Mediation is being held off County property so no one has to cross a picket line. At the same time, the Benton County Commission will meet following their canceled meeting Thursday.

WHAT: Benton County workers continue their strike for a fair contract.
WHO: Benton County workers from across all represented departments will strike for fair wage increases and the implementation of basic safety protections
WHEN: Friday, November 15th
WHERE: Strike begins - 8:00am - Benton County Courthouse 120 NW 4th St., Corvallis, OR 97330

AFSCME Local 2064 represents more than 300 county workers in Benton County who work in behavioral health and public health clinics, financial services, Records & Elections, staff in the District Attorney office, public works, and many other departments.