PECO Workers Authorize Strike Amid Stalled Contract Negotiations
Members of the union representing approximately 1,600 PECO workers have voted to authorize a strike, with 94% in favor. This decision empowers union leaders to initiate a work stoppage if ongoing contract negotiations with PECO do not yield an agreement. The workers, who have been without a contract since April 1, are negotiating over wages, retirement benefits, and healthcare. Union leaders emphasize the dangerous nature of the work performed by linemen, gas workers, and mechanics, arguing that these risks justify better benefits. PECO has stated that the strike authorization is procedural and does not necessarily mean a strike will occur, as negotiations are ongoing. 
