Union Rejects Entergy's Contract Proposal

Union membership has rejected Entergy's proposed contract according a release from Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station.

Here's the press release from Pilgrim spokesman Carol Wightman:

UWUA Local 369 Pilgrim Station Workers Reject New Contract   The Company remains squarely focused on the safe operation of Pilgrim Station, which has been our focus throughout this contract negotiation process. Approximately two-thirds of the regular work force at Pilgrim Station remain on the job, and the Company’s alternate staffing/contingency plan remains in effect. The alternate staffing is consistent with maintaining the necessary safety focus at the plant.   We continue to believe the proposed contract rejected today by the Local 369 Union membership represents an exceptional wage and benefits package and reflects the realities of today’s economy in an increasingly competitive electric power business. There is no question the UWUA members are highly skilled in their respective fields – but there is also no question the Pilgrim Station work force is highly compensated. It is unclear at this time, what the next steps will be, but we continue to believe that the federal mediation process is the success path to a contract that will enable our employees to come back to work.  

Union members were not picketing outside the plant today.