PECO workers set to strike for first time in 100+ years. Here’s what to know
PECO workers are preparing to strike for the first time in over a century, impacting Philadelphia's energy services.
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The brief
PECO workers, represented by IBEW Local 614, are planning to strike on July 4. This will be the first strike in over 100 years for the utility company.
Coverage from multiple local outlets including Billy Penn at WHYY, FOX 29 Philadelphia, and NBC10 Philadelphia emphasizes the historic nature of the strike and its potential impact on energy services in the Philadelphia area. The strike is set to begin three months after the contract expired.
Watch for updates on negotiations between PECO and IBEW Local 614. Coverage does not yet specify the exact demands or issues leading to the strike.
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Quick answers
When is the PECO workers' strike scheduled to begin?
The strike is scheduled to begin on July 4.
Who represents the PECO workers planning to strike?
The workers are represented by IBEW Local 614.
How long has it been since PECO workers last went on strike?
This will be the first strike in over 100 years for PECO workers.
Coverage (7)
- PECO strike looms; Tick protection tips; Weekend festival lineup Billy Penn at WHYY · 1d ago
- PECO facing first workers' strike in history as IBEW Local 614 threatens July 4th deadline FOX 29 Philadelphia · 1d ago
- PECO workers to announce strike Audacy · 1d ago
- Peco workers plan strike for July 4th Inquirer.com · 1d ago
- PECO union will strike on July 4, three months after contract expired NBC10 Philadelphia · 1d ago
- PECO workers poised to go on strike July 4, IBEW Local 614 officials say 6abc Philadelphia · 1d ago
- PECO workers set to strike for first time in 100+ years. Here’s what to know WHYY · 1d ago
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