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CMP union workers ready for strike

By The Mainebiz News Staff

Union workers at Central Maine Power Co. in Augusta yesterday rejected a final contract offer and could strike, according to a press release from the union.

Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1837 yesterday voted against the contract and authorized a strike if an agreement with CMP is not reached by next Friday, Portland news channel WCSH 6 reported. According to the press release from the local union, the union rejected the contract because CMP “is demanding major concessions from their work force, particularly in the retirement and health care benefits areas,” which would make it difficult for some workers to afford medical insurance without public assistance.

The union members will continue to report to work while negotiations continue, according to the release.

Reader comments

From russell james

the union workers ought to be thankfull they have a job to go to each day. there are people who don’t.thes are times that require a little restrant…  

From david gostinski  

Dear Russel, When have you been a Lineman? I bet you have’nt. The way you talk workers should give back every time the POOR company demands it. We all know they will do the right thing with the money they save on workers. They will give large bonuses and lavish parties while they hold the lower class in contempt. The workers at CMP are not unlike most Americans, they just want their fair share of the pie. In your world, when would be the time for workers to obtain wage or benefit increases? When the company has so much money they force it on the employees? Come on, get real. We middle class need to stick together rather than be used as pawns by the RICH, RIGHT, ELITE!!!!  

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