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It was only natural to expect that with three new Marathon City Council members, struggles to understand and navigate complex issues facing the city would ensue. That was evident again
Marathon City Council’s new year rolls in on Tuesday, Jan. 10, with several important discussions expected — many of which involve issues previously unsettled in the December session.
"We're hoping to possibly resume discussions," he said. Pepsi's four-year contract with workers expired in May, but was extended a few times as the two sides tried to reach a deal. Production workers at the plant approved a contract that would potentially increase health insurance premiums more than fivefold. The truck drivers rejected the same plan that would raise health insurance premiums next year from $14-$36 a week to as much as $89 a week in four years. The drivers were less willing to accept such an increase in out-of-pocket costs because their income is more variable, depending on co...