Columbus, OH – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today asked the Controlling Board to reject a fact-finding report regarding the negotiations between the Ohio State Troopers Association and the State of Ohio.
“While I support the vehicle fire suppression systems recommended by the fact-finder, we need to continue to negotiate with the Ohio State Troopers Association on other matters,” Strickland said. “I hope to reach an agreement soon with an emphasis on investing in what matters most to keep all Ohioans, especially our troopers, safe.”
The Controlling Board will vote today on whether to accept the governor’s recommendation to reject this report. The next formal step in the negotiation process is conciliation. During conciliation each party submits its final offer regarding unresolved issues to a final and binding resolution process. Informal negotiations can continue up to and during conciliation.