Likely Con-Ed strike

[Monty 35]

I'm surprised no one has said anything about the Likely Con-Ed strike.

Anyone (admit to) remember(ing) the last one? I guess it was 25 years ago and lasted 9 weeks. Any contingencies being put in place around here? Or just more coffee and donuts for those 'wires down' calls?

[jack10562 414]

Let's ALL hope there is NO strike.

The last one was a fiasco, the union came back after being out 9 weeks, for practically the same package they rejected!

Wires down call? ...you can assume that you will sit on them a while, especially if it's a widespread storm with a lot of damage....

[SgtGumby311 0]

I'll bet the Managers and Supervisors will be monitoring The Weather Channel all weekend....And while most employee's will be doing a rain dance, no matter what happens, we'll end up paying more in the end.

[jack10562 414]

The labor contract expired at 11:59 PM (06/28) and talks continued past the midnight deadline. Apparently Governor Patterson intervened and parties have agreed there will be a 72 hour "cooling-off" period, where contract negotiations will continue.

This means "normal" operations 'till Tuesday night.

[ex-commish 490]

The contract proposal was an insult. I can't blame them for wanting to strike.

[x242Steve 1]

This morning around 0730 I was sitting here reading this thread and my power went out! No joke. It was restored by 10am, but pretty funny timing!

Edited June 29, 2008 by 242steve

[CAM502 6]

Wires down call? ...you can assume that you will sit on them a while, especially if it's a widespread storm with a lot of damage....

So what would be different?? LOL!! Con-Ed is a horrible utility company!

[CAM502 6]

So as of 0100hrs they are still at work...wonder if it will last?

[jack10562 414]

I'm in at work right now, They "stopped the Clock" and are still talking...

News flash .....

A tentative contract agreement was reached @ 0500 this AM

membership will be given the package shortly, to either ratify or reject....

Edited July 2, 2008 by jack10562
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