(KLZA)-- Following an executive session with special counsel last Wednesday, Richardson County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a request from the Nebraska Association of Public Employees, Local No. 61, who represents the Richardson County Department of Roads employees to enter into mediation with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services.

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service is an independent public agency for alternative dispute resolution and conflict management. It provides mediation and conflict resolution service in the private, public and federal sectors.

The County and Department of Roads Department have been unable to reach agreement on a new contract for the employees.