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On January 1, California will take another major step to reduce methane leaks from storage facilities and pipelines. That’s the day legislation, SB 887, becomes state law. UWUA Local 483, with the support of sister Locals 132 and 522, was instrumental in drafting and passing the law that will create good paying jobs for utility…
With the election behind us, now is the time for the country as a whole, and UWUA members in particular, to come together to heal whatever wounds were caused by the most contentious presidential campaign in our lifetime. No matter how we voted and what our beliefs are, we all need to be tolerant of each other, respect…
What’s happening with deregulation in the states you cover? Rich Cossell (National Representative, Region III) – We are experiencing the effects of deregulation in Ohio with FirstEnergy and AEP. And in Pennsylvania, there’s discussion about restructuring, or re-regulating, because there has been a tremendous amount of generation assets shut down or sold off to private…
Legislation reduces methane emissions The UWUA sponsored and led the effort to enact the nation’s first comprehensive legislation to reduce methane emissions from the gas transportation and delivery system by systematically reducing the incidence of leaks. Senate Bill 1371, by Senator Mark Leno, was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown in September 2014 and became one of the Governor’s showpieces when he attended the Climate…
In order to best represent its members, the UWUA is always looking to maximize the power and potential of its officers and staff. The appointment of National Executive Board member Dan Hurley to the position of Region I senior national representative and moving Bob Mahoney to director of Special Projects will do just that — position the UWUA to take advantage of opportunities in the…
On November 8, Americans will vote to decide who will be the next president of the United States. This will be one of the most important elections in our nation’s history. Why? It is likely the next president will appoint up to four Supreme Court justices. This will determine the tenor of the court decisions…
Many voters are angry, and want change. They’re not wrong, but that doesn’t really answer the question: What are the choices this election day? Donald Trump presents himself as a successful businessman, but his record is anything but clear cut. He likes to pose as the man who shares the anger of people who work…
On September 11, eighty-eight call center workers represented by Local 18007 at Peoples Gas in Chicago, Illinois began enjoying the benefits of their first union contract. This followed their overwhelming 90% plus majority ratification vote for the contract in late August. Local 18007’s call center bargaining team celebrates their first contract. “I am extremely proud…
The need to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure is a hot topic this election year. Everyone realizes something must be done. As a leading voice in the national dialogue about investing in infrastructure in the utility industry, UWUA President Mike Langford is successfully spearheading efforts on Capitol Hill and in State Houses to draw attention to…
In 2015, P4A was awarded an OSHA Susan Harwood safety training grant to train workers in hazards associated with construction. Initially, P4A planned to train 40 trainers and 400 employees during 2016. Beginning in May 2016, P4A trained 58 UWUA members to be trainers at American Water and Consumers Energy. These 58 trainers spent most…