Local 1-2 News

Brothers and Sisters. With our last meeting of the year, it’s time to review 2024 to see some of what we have accomplished. 

It is with thanks and gratitude that you, the Membership of Local 1-2, voted overwhelmingly to retain the current leadership in September, as well as approving a new Secretary-Treasurer and new Business Agents.

Before that, the new four-year contract for our largest bargaining unit, Con Edison, was ratified in a tidal wave of approval. It’s a contract with major wage increases, enhanced workplace provisions, healthcare and, most important, absolutely NO givebacks to Con Ed.

We had some great outings over the summer and a wonderful turnout at the Labor Day Parade, and the Breast Cancer Walk in late October.

Now that Election Day is fast approaching, I urge each and every one of you to Vote. Do not overlook the importance of this franchise as it affects everyone. From Social Security, Medicare, the well-being of the Labor Movement, to the environmental and labor laws we work with – all are on the table.

Meanwhile, Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated large areas of the South, particularly the rural mountains of western North Carolina, southeast Georgia and whole swaths of Florida. Members of Local 1-2 are working under mutual aid in some of the hardest hit places, some of which will not have electricity or gas for months to come. Even though mutual aid is provided by the companies where we work, nothing feels be er than helping a neighbor. It’s what we do as Utility workers.

Our Union is growing as a 25 Member bargaining unit from Nelson Cleaning Services joined Local 1-2 to represent their interests. Welcome to Local 1-2!

Heading into the Holidays, from Thanksgiving to the New Year, I want to add my deepest thanks to the Membership for standing in Solidarity through this past year. To all Members and their families, on behalf of myself, your officers and the Executive Board, may 2025 be the happiest, healthiest and greatest year. You deserve it.

Remember, Apathy is Lethal!

We are very pleased to inform you that beginning with the first 2025 edition of The Record, it will be published electronically. While UWUA Local 1-2 will still be sending out paper copies of The Record to members and retirees who request them by filling out the enclosed request form, we are attempting to deliver The Record by personal email to as many members as possible. (Please note: We will not be sending The Record to company email addresses.) We will also be posting The Record on the Local’s website. In addition, paper copies will be available at the Union office and at the general membership meetings.  

We are really excited about this positive change. This will ensure everyone receives our information as quickly as possible and help to keep all of you fully informed with what is happening in the Local. This will also enable us to improve our carbon footprint and provide a much more efficient way of keeping you up to date with events and information.  

If you do not have a personal email address, please speak to your Business Agent, or even contact the office as soon as possible.  

Please fill out the enclosed form and either give it to your Business Agent or mail it to the Union office at the address given at the end.  

Click Here to View the Request Form

Thank you for your continued support. 

Fraternally,
James Shillitto
President