NYC is facing its 4th heatwave in less than a month and it’s not helping that they’re still in a lockout with Con Edison! So far there hasn’t been any progress, but hopefully there will be a resolution soon. Click below for the story. Melissa Nash
Con Ed Worker Arrested After Falsely Reporting A Gas Leak
If you don’t know, about 9,000 Con Edison workers are basically locked out of a job due to disagreements between themselves and the company. As a a result, it looks like a woman called the police to report a fake gas leak to make Con Edison look bad. Hit the jump for details. Gernique N
Con Ed Manager Filling In For Locked Out Worker during Labor Dispute Burned In Manhole Explosion
A Con Edison manager filling in for a locked out union worker was injured in a manhole explosion on the Upper West Side. The unidentified man was burned on the face when he was working underground in front of 145 W. 70th St. just after 1 p.m. Click below to read the rest of the story. WiL Major
Con Ed Locks Out 8,000 Employees, Managers Take Over System As Talks With Union Break Down
In the middle of the worst heat wave of the summer, with millions suffering from huge power cuts a few states away, Consolidated Edison locked out 8,000 workers after union contract talks broke down. Click below to read the rest of the story. WiL Major
Con Ed Workers Dismissed Despite Long Negotiation Talks
Despite long, extended negotiation talks well passed the deadline last night Con-Ed workers have been dismissed. The company has closed walk-in centers, limited work on major construction projects, and cut meter readings. Contract negotiations ended at 2am and the NYPD is expecting Con-Ed workers to gather in front of Con Ed’s headquarters near Manhattan’s Union Square once they get wind of the lockout. Read more below. Julie1205
More than 36,000 Without Power in New York & More Expected
More than 36,000Â New York City and suburban homes and businesses have lost power as Hurricane Irene approaches the area. Â Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie
