Jan 3, 2013 1 min read

As part of ongoing labor negotiations with the union representing Cecil Township police, a counteroffer from the township was expected to be presented to the union Jan. 9.

Township Manager Donald Gennuso confirmed the offer from the board of supervisors was to be submitted to the police union by the end of the day. Supervisors met in executive session Dec. 28 to discuss expiring labor contracts with the police and public works unions.

Police Officer James Brose, president of the Cecil Township Police Wage and Policy Unit, said officers have been working without a contract, which expired Dec. 31. The union covers 13 police officers. By law, police are unable to strike.

Brose said work on a new contract began in June when the union formally notified township officials of its wish to begin negotiations. Brose hopes they can agree to another three-year contract.

The township’s public works department also is working without a contract as it also expired Dec. 31.