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Security Workers at Indian Point have 5-Year Contract

There are about 186 members of the Teamsters union working in security at the nuclear power plants.

From Entergy

Entergy and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 456 have a new contract for the union’s approximately 186 members who work in security positions at the Indian Point Energy Center.

“We are pleased to have reached an agreement with the Teamsters that is beneficial for our workers, the union, and Entergy,” said John Ventosa, chief operating officer for Entergy Nuclear. “Our security officers play an important role in ensuring safe and secure operations at Indian Point, so that we can continue to provide clean, reliable, essential electricity to millions of New Yorkers.”

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The five-year agreement went into effect retroactively to cover the period from October 2, 2014 to October 2, 2019.

“This is a win-win for our members and for Entergy,” said Al Liberatore, business agent with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 456. “The new agreement provides our members with job security and assured compensation for their important role in ensuring Indian Point’s continued secure and safe operation.”

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