Posted by As Con Edison works to keep up with the demand of the hot summer months, thousands of workers who keep the electricity flowing are threatening to walk off the job, if they don’t get a new contract.
The members of Local 1-2 voted to strike if a new contract is not reached by the end of the month. The negotiations are scheduled to begin today.
The union represents workers who operate power plants, maintain infrastructure, and respond to emergencies. Members say the main sticking points are wages, health benefits, pensions and advancement in job titles.
The union’s old contract expired over the weekend.
Read more about the Con Ed strike here
Source: NY1
