Duquesne Light workers could go on strike Oct. 1

Unionized Duquesne Light workers could go on strike at midnight Wednesday

Nearly 600 Duquesne Light workers with IBEW Local 29 voted to authorize a strike

PITTSBURGH —

Duquesne Light workers with the IBEW Local 29 union could be going on strike, as their contract is set to expire Wednesday, according to a spokesman.

“Unless something changes drastically on the company’s end, there will be a work stoppage tomorrow at midnight,” IBEW Local 29 business manager Josh Ewing said in a statement Tuesday evening.

Earlier this month, nearly 600 workers voted to authorize a strike.

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Both sides told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 that they are continuing to negotiate in hopes of reaching a deal before the current collective bargaining agreement expires.

“Our goal remains to reach an agreement that recognizes the contributions of our employees while also being mindful of our customers’ very real and urgent concerns about energy costs and affordability,” Duquesne Light said, in part, in a statement.

This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for updates.

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