Massachusetts AFL-CIO

Pilgrim owner, union work to avoid strike at nuclear plant - Boston Globe

superuser — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:15:24 -0400

"The owner of Pilgrim nuclear plant in Plymouth and a union representing about 250 workers yesterday met with a federal mediator ...."

Studio project on a roll - Boston Globe

superuser — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:15:21 -0400

"Momentum behind a $300 million film studio, proposed for 300 acres of town-owned land in south Plymouth, is building daily as a critical June 9 Special Town Meeting vote on the project nears."

Safety watchdog says Salem power plant failed to protect employees - Gloucester Daily Times

superuser — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:15:18 -0400

"A federal agency yesterday cited the owner of Salem Harbor Station for 'serious violations' in connection with the steam explosion ..."

Deadline looms in labor talks at Pilgrim Nuclear Station - Associated Press

superuser — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:15:15 -0400

"Talks between the operator of the Pilgrim nuclear power plant and a labor union continued with the help of a federal mediator Wednesday night...."

Massachusetts AFL-CIO Awards More Than 500 Scholarships - Workers Independent News

superuser — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:15:26 -0400

"The Massachusetts AFL-CIO awarded more than 500 scholarships during its annual banquet last weekend...."

Police at center of Newton's override debate - Newton TAB

superuser — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:15:23 -0400

"Although Newton’s firefighter union voted to oppose the override, Babcock said police union officials have decided to stay neutral on the override but still showed concern..."

AFL-CIO extends anti-McCain campaign - Boston Globe

superuser — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:15:31 -0400

"The nation's largest labor federation announced today that it will go door-to-door in battleground states over the next two weekends..."

Pilgrim nuclear plant union is concerned about impact of a work stoppage - Boston Herald

superuser — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:15:29 -0400

"The Pilgrim union, threatening to go on strike Friday, is warning that key disposal of radioactive materials at the plant could be delayed if a labor action occurs..."

Union will be forced to leave nuclear plant if contract agreement isn't reached - Patriot Ledger

superuser — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:15:26 -0400

"Entergy Corp. plans to bar roughly 250 Pilgrim nuclear power plant workers from the site if a new contract agreement can’t be reached ..."

Pilgrim strike threat looms - Cape Cod Times

superuser — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:15:23 -0400

"The workers will decide tomorrow whether to authorize their bargaining committee to call for a strike. Their current contract expires Thursday at midnight."