The Troy Record reports that Rensselaer County and the bargaining unit representing the largest group of county employees, the County and United Public Service Employees Union, have reached a tentative contract agreement. “This is a fair agreement, reached after productive negotiations, and is a long-term agreement that ensures stability and continuity of services as provided by our partners in public service, the hardworking men and women who serve the County and its residents,” Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin said in a press release. “The agreement reached with UPSEU is reasonable and responsible and will also help the County continue to effectively manage resources in a way that protects taxpayers and ensures the most efficient delivery of services.” The agreement still needs to be ratified by United Public Service Employees Union members, and voted on by the Rensselaer County Legislature. “We are pleased to reach this agreement after good faith negotiations that recognized the extraordinary efforts our members display on the job 24/7, and especially since the pandemic,” UPSEU President Kevin Boyle said in the news release. “They’ve really gone above and beyond the call of duty in so many areas, and to his credit, the County Executive saw the same thing we did. We thank him for the significant role he played in bringing these negotiations to a successful and timely conclusion.” Read the full story in the Troy Record.