Union workers who maintain PECO’s electric and natural gas lines and serve customers in the Philadelphia region are on strike.
The strike began at midnight July 4th .
For the past few months, we’ve been in negotiations with IBEW Local 614, the local labor union that represents a range of positions at PECO, regarding the terms of their new contract. On March 31, the contract expired, and the union has elected to go on strike, said union officials
“We will continue to negotiate in good faith for a fair and equitable agreement, IBEW Local 614 and PECO failed to reach an agreement on a new contract by the union’s July 4 midnight deadline, meaning over 1,000 workers are now on strike,” PECO officials said in a release.
PECO said the company proposed a nearly 20% wage increase over five years and “significantly enhanced retirement and medical benefits that address the union’s long-standing priorities.” The spokesperson said the company continues to encourage the use of a federal mediator.
PECO has a comprehensive plan in place to maintain safe and reliable service under any circumstance.
We remain focused and committed to providing safe and reliable energy service for our customers and communities. As a provider of essential services, we prepare year-round for many potential situations. Just as we prepare for storms, we have contingency plans in place to ensure your electric and natural gas services are not affected by this strike, a PECO said.
“We deeply value our dedicated employees and will continue to bargain in good faith with the union. We are confident we can reach an equitable agreement that is fair for our employees and customers alike,” PECO said.
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