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Federal Bankruptcy Judge Requires FirstEnergy to Honor its Collective Bargaining Agreement with UWUA Local 270

CLEVELAND, OH (AUGUST 23, 2019) – This week, a judge overseeing FirstEnergy Solutions Corp.’s (FES) bankruptcy reorganization sustained two unions’ objections to the company’s proposed reorganization because the company has not come to an agreement with the unions over collective bargaining agreements. One of the unions objecting to the company’s reorganization plan is the Utility…

Wyoming Member Advocates Worker-Friendly Climate Policy in Meeting with Senator Whitehouse

Wyoming Member Advocates Worker-Friendly Climate Policy in Meeting with Senator Whitehouse WASHINGTON, DC (AUGUST 20, 2019) – In support of fair and inclusive national climate policy a representative of the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), Chauffe Schirmer, met with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (RI), to discuss effective environmental protection strategies that don’t leave workers behind. “As…

Power for America, Utility Workers Launch First-of-Its-Kind Renewable Energy Specialist Apprenticeship Program

Power for America, Utility Workers Launch First-of-Its-Kind Renewable Energy Specialist Apprenticeship Program Program Offers Path to Employment for In-Demand Renewable Industry Jobs WASHINGTON, DC (AUGUST 5, 2019) – The Power for America Training Trust Fund (P4A) and Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO today announced a unique, new union apprenticeship program that provides world-class skills…

Michigan Utility Workers Urge Federal Investment in Wind Industry Training

WASHINGTON, DC (March 13, 2019) – Two Michigan-based renewable energy specialists representing Locals 104 (Saginaw) and 124 (Ludington) for the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) recently met with lawmakers in Washington, DC advocating federal funding for crucial training programs that will help grow the state’s renewable energy workforce. Kristopher Chard of Marlette and Matt…