Local 1900 Brothers and Sisters,

The 2019 – 2022 GenOn Collective Bargaining Agreement is now available on the Local 1900 website.

Please feel free to contact Local 1900 if you have any questions.

Continue to stay safe and healthy.

In Solidarity,
Jerry R. Williford Jr.
President/Business Manager/Financial Secretary
IBEW Local Union 1900

Local 1900 Brothers and Sisters,

On Wednesday June 9, 2021 GenOn announced their intention to deactivate and retire the Morgantown coal units effective June 1, 2022. PJM has 90 days to consider the reliability consequences of deactivation and retirement.

GenOn is pursuing a sale of the coal site portion of the property possibly to coincide with the retirement date. A sale would likely impact workforce reduction timing.

Local 1900 will remain in contact with GenOn leadership regarding the shutdown.

Please continue to work safely and contact Local 1900 if you have questions.

In Solidarity,
Jerry R. Williford Jr.
IBEW Local 1900
President, Business Manager, Financial Secretary

Show your Union Pride! Get your own Local 1900 Maryland license plate. Provide your email address and we will send you the Maryland MVA form you must fill out. Contact the office at (301) 322-6030, fax at (301) 322-6181 or email luoffice@ibew1900.org. You must be a Local 1900 member in good standing with an automobile or pickup truck registered to you in Maryland. The fee is $25.00.

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Local 1900 member Stephen Alexander Jr. Stephen was a Overhead Crew Leader at the Rockville Service Center at Pepco. He had 15 years of service with Pepco at the time of his passing. Please keep Stephen's family in your thoughts and prayers.

Upcoming Local 1900's Membership Meetings

Central Membership Meeting

Monday June 7, 2021

Time: 5:00 PM

Location:

Residence Inn by Marriott Largo Capital Beltway
1330 Caraway Court
Largo, MD 20774

North Membership Meeting

Wednesday June 9, 2021

Time: 5:00 PM

Location:

Hampton Inn
5311 Buckeystown Pike
Frederick, MD 21704

South Membership Meeting

Thursday June 10, 2021

Time: 4:00 PM

Hughesville American Legion
6265 Brandywine Road
Hughesville, MD 20637

On Saturday May 8th, the ballots for the 2021 Local 1900 Officer Election were counted. The results are as follows:

President/Business Manager/Financial Secretary – Jerry R. Williford Jr.
Vice President/Chairman of the Executive Board – Ricky Dawson
Recording Secretary - Richard Strong
Treasurer - Carolyn Otts
Executive Board for Chalk Point/Morgantown Plants - Joe DiMarco
Executive Board for Dickerson Plant – Derrick Powell
Executive Board for Frederick Gas – Julie Eyler
Executive Board for Pepco Transmission - Aaron Tyler
Executive Board for Pepco Distribution (2) – Charlie Link and Vacant
Executive Board for Pepco Weekly (2) - Regina Brooks and Michael Montas
Executive Board for Areas Not Listed - John Adams

Please lend your support to these members who have stepped up to represent you as Officers.

Their terms of office will begin in June.

Many thanks to the Election Judge, Pat Middleton, for her outstanding work on behalf of the Local. Pat and the Election Committee gave up their Saturday on May 8th to complete the 2021 Officer Election process. The committee members were Timmy Arledge, Robin Butler, Elda Lambert, Markia Abdur-Rahman, David Rogers and Marnethia Williams.

Union Brothers and Sisters,

Recently a 2021 Washington Gas – Frederick Contract Negotiations Member Survey was mailed to your home.

Please rank in order of importance (1 being the most important)

Contact IBEW Local 1900 at (301) 322-6030 or any of your Union stewards if you have any question.

As a reminder please attend the informational meeting on Tuesday May 25, 2021 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM at the Frederick Hampton Inn, 5311 Buckeytown Pike, Frederick, Maryland 21704.

In Solidarity,
Jerry R. Williford Jr.
President/Business Manager/Financial Secretary
IBEW Local Union 1900

It is with great sadness that I announce the recent passing of several IBEW Local 1900 members.

Michael Spindler was a Plant Technician Electrician at GenOn Chalk Point. Brother Spindler started his career at Pepco in April 1981 and remained at Chalk Point when Pepco sold its generation in the early 2000’s.

Manuel A. Pardo was a Building Engineer-A in Facilities Operations at Pepco. Brother Pardo started his career at Pepco in May 1986.

Getu E. Habetemichael was a Test Specialist in Substation T&S at Pepco. Brother Habetemichael started his career at Pepco in October 2007.

John P. Steele III was a Test Specialist in Substation T&S at Pepco. Brother Steele started his career at Pepco in June 2008.

Please join me, the Officers and staff at Local 1900 as we mourn the loss of our Union Brothers. Please continue to keep their families in your thoughts and prayers.

Fraternally yours,
Jerry R. Williford Jr.
President, Business Manager, Financial Secretary
IBEW Local 1900

Local 1900 Brothers and Sisters,

Because of the continuing threat of COVID-19 and restrictions over public gatherings, the May 2021 membership meetings have been cancelled. The IBEW Fourth District International Vice President approved the cancellations.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Local 1900 at (301) 322-6030.

Hopefully with the restrictions being lifted we will be able to meet very soon.

Take care and stay safe.

In Solidarity,
Jerry R. Williford Jr.
President/Business Manager/Financial Secretary
IBEW Local Union 1900

Union Brothers and Sisters,

Just a friendly reminder that the election ballots for the 2021 IBEW Local 1900 Office and Delegates will be counted in 24 days.

If you have not received your election ballot or if you have any questions, please call Patricia (Pat) Middleton, Election Judge immediately at (240) at 240-475-8409 and/or email: electionjudge@ibew1900.org

Thank you and stay safe.

In Solidarity,
Jerry R. Williford Jr.
President/Business Manager/Financial Secretary
IBEW Local Union 1900