The Braintree-based Utility Workers Union of America Local 369 said it had previously agreed to an 18-month extension on a five-year contract with plant owner Boston Generating for its work force at the two plants. That extension expires at the end of the day on Feb. 27, union president Gary Sullivan said.

Automakers discuss work on fuel-efficient vehicles
Boston Herald, MA - 1 hour ago
The events were aimed at key policy makers in Washington and came in the context of Bush’s State of the Union address later in the day. ...