Special Announcement

Martin Luther King, A Big Supporter of Labor Unions

"As I have said many times, and believe with all my heart, the coalition that can have the greatest impact in the struggle for human dignity here in America is that of the Negro and the forces of labor, because their fortunes are so closely intertwined."
- Letter to Amalgamated Laundry Workers, January 1962

Contract Negotiation Informational Meeting for National Grid Engineers

On December 11, 2007, the Labor Guild certified that the National Grid Engineers exceed the 65% requirement and named the UWUA as the representive of the National Grid Engineers. An informational meeting will be held on January 8, 2008.

ATTENTION UWUA MEMBERS & ENGINEERS AT NATIONAL GRID

FRIDAY DECEMBER 7, 2007 WAS THE OFFICIAL DEADLINE FOR ENGINEERS TO TURN IN CARDS TO JOIN THE UWUA. WE HAVE TURNED IN ALL THE CARDS WE HAVE TO THIS POINT TO THE GREATER BOSTON LABOR GUILD.

Attenion National Grid Engineers

Please be advised that the Union and the Company have reached agreement on the language in the authorization cards. The cards will be re-distributed as soon as the Union and the Company agree on the identified group. We will continue to keep you apprised of the details as we progress.

Important Information for National Grid Engineers

Attention National Grid Engineers, in an effort to provide you with important information about union representation and answer the questions raised in this campaign, please see the organizing section of this website.

Women’s lineworker Career Fair

Women’s lineworker Career fair – This Friday, July 13, NSTAR is holding a career fair for women interested in working as an Overhead Lineworker. The event will take place from 12 to 2 p.m. at our Waltham Service Center, 200 Calvary Street. If a woman you know is interested in this type of position (experience working in construction, electrical, etc. is preferred), please have them stop by to learn more.Call Carol Batchelder at 781-441-8758 with any questions.

UPDATE:National Grid Makes Pact With NY Authority To Buy KeySpan

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The UWUA/ BUW Locals of National Grid Vote to Ratify New Agreement

The UWUA/ BUW Locals of National Grid overwhelmingly ratify a new 4 year agreement by 95%.

National Grid Strike Averted- UWUA/BUW reach tentative Agreement with National Grid

The BUW Council is please to report that we have reached a tentative agreement with national grid. The bargaining committee thanks the membership for their support and preparedness. Because all the members of all the locals were prepared to take on this challenge we were able to negotiate a fair and reasonable contract.

National Grid Contract Negotiations- May 10, 2007

Today is Thursday May 10, 2007. The Locals met with the Company all day Wednesday May 9th and are meeting again first thing this morning. To date we do not have one tentative agreement signed, however, we have come to an understanding on some issues.
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