News from UWUA
- STATEMENT: Utility Workers Union Files Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against Medford-Area Utility Construction Company NPL
February, 20 2020MEDFORD, OR (FEBRUARY 18, 2020) – Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) and its Local 609 today filed unfair labor practice charges against NPL, a Medford-area utility construction company that performs work for the utility company, Avista. The following is a statement from UWUA President Jim Slevin: “NPL’s retaliatory actions against a union official for… Read More
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- UWUA Calls Out Oregon NPL Urging Company to Improve Poor Safety Track Record, Low Employee Wages & Benefits
February, 12 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Erin Bzymek 202-706-9655 ebzymek@uwua.net WASHINGTON, DC (FEBRUARY 12, 2020) – Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) President James Slevin today released the following statement in support of Oregon NPL workers doing work for Avista who are seeking to bargain for better safety protections on the job and improved wages and… Read More
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- UWUA Speaks in Support of House USE IT Act
February, 10 2020UWUA Government Affairs Director Lee Anderson spoke before the House Energy and Commerce Committee regarding UWUA’s support of the USE IT Act.
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- UWUA Speaks in Support of House USE IT Act
February, 10 2020WRITTEN TESTIMONY Lee Anderson Government Affairs Director, Utility Workers Union of America Before the 116th Congress, House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change Consideration of H.R. 1166, the Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2123 Thursday, February 6, 2020 Thank you, Chairman Tonko, Ranking… Read More
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- Utility Workers Union Urges Congress to Improve Workplace Protections
February, 7 2020The post Utility Workers Union Urges Congress to Improve Workplace Protections appeared first on UWUA.
