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PECO Strike Looms: 1600 Workers at Risk
4 Jul
Summary
- Union workers may strike by midnight if no agreement is reached.
- PECO offered a 20% wage increase over five years.
- 1,600 union workers are involved in the ongoing dispute.
Negotiations between PECO and IBEW Local 614 are ongoing, with a potential strike by 1,600 workers imminent as of July 4, 2026. Talks continued until early this morning, but no agreement has been finalized. The union is prepared to strike if a deal is not reached before midnight on Friday, July 4, 2026. Union leadership expressed concerns about the timing of the dispute given current temperatures.
PECO has stated they have presented a proposal including a nearly 20% wage increase over five years, alongside improved retirement and medical benefits. The company also claims to have contingency plans to ensure service reliability for customers. Despite these assurances, union representatives assert that no agreement has yet been made for their 1,600 members. Discussions are expected to continue throughout the day, with a federal mediator assisting the process.
