I hope the 30 days isn't very strict. I keep making calls and cant get them to return mine. I think I'm going to try and get a hold of the business manager directly from my old local

Hey thanks! Everyone congratulated me, and said how sorry they were to have me leave, but happy for me at the same time for getting out. It's a bit different down here, and way more relaxed than FE...

We'd had a guy get killed from open wire secondaries - either he reached through, or around when he was on hooks. It was back in the 70's I guess.

I was just surprised to see it, and it's company...

I just took a job for a municipality after coming from a large utility. I was an A member (or whatever it is for the utilities) and when I left the business manager gave me a reciept showing that I...

How many of you do it? Where I came from they issued low voltage gloves, although if there was primary on the pole, your class 2 rubbers needed to be used.

I just started and they use leather...

You'll end up paying back the college money if you leave within 3 years.

The PSI program is a joke.

I wouldn't do it again. OTJ is better.

PSI Program?

It's not the greatest.

Just heard he passed away today :(


Apparently he went to work in the substation, applied grounds, etc - then went to work in the wrong bay. Climbed on top of the OCB and began removing the tap....

777 Caved and accepted their contract.

I did not. I want to know where I can sell my red solidarity t-shirt :rolleyes:

Nothing yet for 777

We didn't hear anything yesterday or today. Nothing on the web either

Take pictures.......PLEASE!!!!!!!!


Someone in our shop complained to the DOL about unsanitary conditions at work. Including bird poop (everywhere), dead birds, and the bathrooms that only get...

The video from Tony today was pathetic. Basically crying poverty and talking about management/corporate cuts. 5-25% of pay, vacation time is now PAD days (no carryover), etc.

They're supposed to...

Anyone here work for them? I know they service State College PA and I was wondering where the shop was located, and if they're hiring. I may try to get back out to my hometown after this month is...

That's what they do here too. Although I don't think they fly them anymore

Is that who it is? My friend from Penelec (UWUA 180) said it was Pike, but he could be wrong.

We have a video meeting tomorrow at 9am with big Tony. We'll see what that's about.

I heard rumor of another corporate layoff. It was said one of our foreman (JM) gave up a week of vacation in exchange for stock. Not sure about pay cuts or anything like that.

I guess Tony...

I worked out of UWUA 180 for a while during my apprenticeship and it was better. Small shop, out of sight, out of mind. Lots of hard work, but we got the job done and they were happy. I should have...

777 hasn't even voted on anything yet, and wont be talking again until June 1st.

UWUA 180 (Penelec, Altoona Operating Area) goes out next June so if we take a one year deal that would put us in...

I got a text message today from my friend who works for Penelec (180) asking if we were walking.

He said they've been in meetings preparing for us to strike.

He's been hearing things about 459...

We're currently without a contract, but continuing to work of the existing one.

As far as I've heard they aren't hiring, but that's just what I heard.

They kick the contractors out a while...

try pushing the buttsqueeze further up the pole, maybe chest level. or take another step down.

I always hitch-hiked, so I was used to the long belt.

I'm still with ya, I hate the damn thing,...

Currently I am an A member of the IBEW but am looking to change locations and the other company represented by UWUA. http://www.uwua.net/

Ideally I'd stay with the IBEW as I believe more common...

SC put in his notice on Monday, and SH made the call yesterday. Both are really good guys. I'm actually glad to see them go, they deserve to be treated much better than they are.

I think JM is...

Stroudburg is down to 3 leaders, 3 first class, and 3 apprentices.

Easton can't keep a forman. One guy just submitted his notice, and another is talking about going back to NJ.

It's a...

I honestly have nothing good to say about First Energy. If it's a smaller district away from either Erie, Altoona (Penelec) or Reading (Met-Ed) you may be better off. Stay out of Stroudburg!!!
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