PITTSBURGH \u2014 Workers and supporters rallied in support of striking Duquesne Light workers Wednesday in Pittsburgh\u2019s Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood.<\/p>\n
That strike is now in its seventh day, involving around 1,000 workers<\/a> and leaders with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.<\/p>\n Workers tell us all they want is to address key issues, reach a fair deal and get back to work.<\/p>\n They said they were impressed by the amount of support they\u2019ve gotten from the community and elected officials.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a big moment,\u201d Pittsburgh City Councilperson Bobby Wilson said. \u201cThere hasn\u2019t been a strike like this in some time in Pittsburgh. These workers deserve better, and everyone\u2019s here to support that.\u201d<\/p>\n The union says negotiators have made some progress on things like technology, but they continue to push on topics like safety and retirement benefits.<\/p>\n Duquesne Light provided Channel 11 with this statement:<\/p>\n \u201cSince IBEW 29 initiated a strike early Thursday morning, Duquesne Light Company has activated contingency plans focused on delivering safe, reliable electricity to the community and providing responsive customer service.<\/p>\n \u201cWe value our partnership with the union and its represented workers. We look forward to continuing negotiations so we can finalize a contract that is fair to our workforce and keeps costs affordable for our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n Download the FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>. | Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/p>\n TOP STORIES FROM CHANNEL 11 NEWS <\/p>\n \u00a92026 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n