459 Updates Archive
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09. 03. 2018 Business Manager's Message
Happy Labor Day
Labor Day is here once again and for our local this is a time to reflect on the importance of our union. Thanks to unions,...
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08. 31. 2018 News
Congratulations to Sister Sara Detweiler!
In addition to holding the office of Local 459 Recording Secretary, Sara is now the President of the Laurel Highlands...
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08. 30. 2018 News
NRG Homer City Plant Update #2: Contract Extension
The Union negotiating committee and the Company committee continue to meet and are working hard to reach a new agreement....
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08. 30. 2018 News
New Relay Tech and Network agreement with Penelec reached
Sr. Business Rep. Jay Schlegel worked with a committee to revise agreements for the Penelec classifications of 'Relay...
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07. 30. 2018 Business Manager's Message
Welcome to Our Union PSI Graduates
Welcome 2018 PSI graduating class into Local 459! I encourage you to attend your district union meeting and to be active in...
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07. 29. 2018 News
NRG Homer City Plant Update #1
I would like to thank the Homer City members who took the time to review, comment and return the surveys to the union hall...
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06. 28. 2018 Business Manager's Message
Mobile Maintenance Final Update, Homer City Negotiations to Begin, Western District Picnic and IBEW Motorcycle Ride
After 40 plus years, the workforce created by Penelec to maintain and provide a larger and mobile workforce during power...
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06. 27. 2018 News
2nd Annual IBEW 459 Scholarship Winner
Local 459 Retiree Chairman, Joe Oliver and Business Manager, Paul Cameron presented the winner of its 2nd Annual IBEW Local...
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06. 27. 2018 News
PA AFL-CIO: We Will Not Be Deterred by Janus Decision
With today's 5-4 decision from the United States Supreme Court regarding Janus vs. AFSCME Council 31, the justices have...
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06. 20. 2018 News
Stay Safe this Summer
It's that time of year again. The days get longer. The sun rides higher in the sky. And heat-related illnesses start...
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05. 30. 2018 Business Manager's Message
Good Unionism
Our Local has been through so much over the last few years. With summer fast approaching, take some time to be with family...
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05. 25. 2018 News
Repeal of Tax on Union Dues Stalls in Senate
A bill to repeal a new tax on union dues and unreimbursed job expenses has stalled in the Senate, a significant financial...
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05. 08. 2018 News
Right to Work (for Less)
We oppose any and all legislation that will weaken unions and the process of collective bargaining. What is a Right to Work...
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04. 05. 2018 Business Manager's Message
Union Victories and Fights
I hope that everyone had a Happy Easter. I would like to remind our members in the Northeast District that starting in April...
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04. 02. 2018 News
Young Workers and the Future of the Labor Movement
With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to issue a major anti-union decision later this year, and the National Labor Relations...
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03. 14. 2018 News
Unions Propel Conor Lamb to Razor Thin Victory
After a long night of counting ballots, Conor Lamb appears to have won the special election in Pennsylvania's 18th...