International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 614

A deal between PECO and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 614 ended a three-day strike, the utility's first in its 145-year history. The tentative agreement includes wage increases, pensions, and retirement health benefits for recent hires, with union members now voting to ratify the five-year contract.

PECO's unionized workforce of 1,600 workers, including linemen and call center employees, continues a strike as the company refuses to make counterproposals during contract negotiations. The union criticizes PECO, a subsidiary of Exelon, for high profits and lack of competitive pressure, while PECO claims its offer includes 22% wage increases over five years. The strike, which began July 4, coincided with extreme heat and power outages affecting 57,000 customers.

PECO workers, represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 614, went on strike after five months of failed negotiations. This marks the first strike in PECO’s 145-year history. The union cited PECO’s lack of seriousness in bargaining, while the company claimed it offered a 20% raise over five years and other concessions.

PECO workers represented by IBEW Local 614 are set to strike for the first time in over 100 years due to failed six-month contract negotiations. The union, representing 1600 employees, claims members are paid up to 30% less than peers at other utilities, with the next talks scheduled for July 2.