In May and July Local 1900 President/Business Manager testified before D.C. Public Service commission on PEPco's failing infrestructure and the lack of trained workforce.
"Pepco has a aging workforce that 40% will be eligible to retire in 3 to 5 years"
In addition due to the inadeqate workforce the infrastructure is poorly maintained and is sure to cause major failures when a storm ocurrs, "the company needs to agressively hire new workers for it to be able to provide reliable elevtric service to the customers of D.C". says President Holt.
Chairperson Cheh has scheduled Utility Oversite hearings Jan 7 and 9th 2008 which will include all utilities of the nations capitol.