PECO strike: IBEW Local 614 workers hit picket line amid heat wave in Philadelphia region
IBEW Local 614 workers have launched the first strike in PECO history amid a heat wave and the July 4th weekend.
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Workers at PECO have walked off the job and joined picket lines after failing to reach a new contract agreement. The labor action coincides with a heat wave and the July 4th holiday weekend in the Philadelphia region.
Coverage from 6abc, NBC10, and FOX 29 emphasizes that this is the first strike in the company's history. CBS News and Inquirer.com report that the action followed a failure to secure a deal between the union and the company.
Future developments depend on whether a new contract agreement is reached as the strike continues through the holiday period.
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Quick answers
Which union is involved in the PECO strike?
The strike involves IBEW Local 614.
Why are the workers striking?
Workers are on strike after failing to reach a new contract agreement.
Is this the first time PECO workers have struck?
According to FOX 29 Philadelphia, this is the first strike in PECO history.
Coverage (6)
- IBEW Local 614 enacts first strike in PECO history FOX 29 Philadelphia · 16h ago
- With no deal in place, Peco workers are on strike Inquirer.com · 16h ago
- PECO workers on strike after failing to reach new contract agreement CBS News · 16h ago
- IBEW Local 614 enacts first strike in PECO history FOX 29 Philadelphia · 16h ago
- PECO workers union goes on strike amid heat wave, July 4th weekend NBC10 Philadelphia · 16h ago
- PECO strike: IBEW Local 614 workers hit picket line amid heat wave in Philadelphia region 6abc Philadelphia · 16h ago broke it first
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