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IBEW Local 1900 on International WebsiteSubmitted by John Holt on Tue, 01/19/2010 - 9:11am.
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Building the Smart Grid Local 1900 Menmbers highlighted Pepco Negotiations UpdateSubmitted by Karl Furbush on Mon, 08/17/2009 - 8:36am.
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Local 1900 Negotiating Committee to return to negotiations with Pepco. Location Change for Local 1900 South Unit MeetingSubmitted by Karl Furbush on Wed, 08/12/2009 - 8:59am.
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Attention:Important Notice Please note this change is for August only. President Holt Speaks on OutsourcingSubmitted by superuser on Mon, 11/17/2008 - 9:35am.
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A few weeks back, this column featured a story about a local boss who wanted to inspire confidence among his workers in response to the current economic calamity. Rick Hill of Metropolitan Steel gathered his 50 employees and gave them $600 "stimulus" checks, along with a pep talk and a reminder to spend it locally. His actions weren't engineered to put himself in the spotlight, but to set an example for other business owners about taking care of their own, investing in their employees and their communities. Apparently Washington Gaslight Co. didn't get the message. Last week, Ed Waters told FNP readers that the company was laying off 300 workers, including employees at its Frederick Gas division. The utility company, serving the natural gas needs of most of Metropolitan Washington, isn't in financial straits. No union negotiations had broken its back with unreasonable demands. The targeted employees don't fill superfluous or unnecessary positions. No, this was part of a long-term plan to replace these folks with staff based in the Philippines. To add insult to injury, the company expects those losing their jobs to train consultants so they can teach new staff in Manila. John Holt, president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union representing the Frederick Gas employees, said "no." President Holt testifies before DC Committee on Public Services & Consumer AffairsSubmitted by John Holt on Wed, 12/26/2007 - 3:06pm.
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In May and July Local 1900 President/Business Manager testified before D.C. Public Service commission on PEPco's failing infrastructure and the lack of trained workforce. Mirant and IBEW Local 1900 Officers and Workers work together to keep the Potomac River plant openSubmitted by Karl Furbush on Thu, 05/24/2007 - 9:08am.
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Residents, Officials Debate Fate of Mirant's Potomac River Plant |
