PECO strike ends as union and utility announce deal
A tentative agreement between PECO and its union has ended a strike that contributed to power outages in Pennsylvania.
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PECO and its union have reached a tentative deal to end a worker strike. Following the agreement, workers are expected to return to their jobs on Wednesday.
Coverage from NBC10 Philadelphia, 6abc Philadelphia, and WHYY emphasizes the agreement reached by both sides. Earlier reports from FOX 29 Philadelphia and WHYY highlighted power outages in Pennsylvania and a period of little progress in negotiations.
Attention now turns to the formal return of workers to their positions on Wednesday as the tentative deal is implemented.
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Quick answers
When are workers expected to return to work?
Workers are expected to return to their jobs on Wednesday.
What were the effects of the strike?
Coverage from FOX 29 Philadelphia reports that power outages hit Pennsylvania during the strike.
Who reported on the tentative deal?
The deal was reported by NBC10 Philadelphia, 6abc Philadelphia, and WHYY.
Coverage (6)
- Peco and worker union reach a deal, ending strike Inquirer.com · 15h ago
- PECO workers strike as power outages hit Pennsylvania FOX 29 Philadelphia · 15h ago
- PECO strike continues as little progress is made in talks WHYY · 15h ago
- Workers expected to return to jobs Wednesday after tentative deal reached to end PECO strike 6abc Philadelphia · 15h ago
- PECO and union reach tentative deal to end strike, both sides say NBC10 Philadelphia · 15h ago
- PECO strike ends as union and utility announce deal WHYY · 15h ago
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