PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 10, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Rhode Island Energy, a subsidiary of PPL
Corporation (NYSE: PPL), has announced it reached an agreement on
new five-year contracts with the Utility Workers Union of America
(UWUA), AFL-CIO, Locals 310 and 310B,
and Brotherhood of Utility Workers (BUW), which currently represent
526 employees.
"We value each of our employees and their dedication to serving
our customers and are proud of the positive partnership between our
unions and company leadership. These contracts are the result of
our ongoing collaborative efforts," said Greg Cornett, president of Rhode Island Energy.
"I am pleased that company and union leaders worked together to
reach an agreement. We look forward to continuing our shared
commitment to provide safe, reliable, sustainable and affordable
energy to our customers and communities across Rhode Island."
The agreements, which extend existing contracts and will now be
in effect from May 12, 2024,
through May 11, 2029, both include 3% annual wage increases
each year of the contracts for all employees represented by Locals
310 and 310B.
About Rhode Island Energy
Rhode Island Energy provides
essential energy services to over 770,000 customers across
Rhode Island through the delivery
of electricity or natural gas. Our team of 1,300 employees is
dedicated to helping Rhode Island
customers and communities thrive, while supporting the transition
to a cleaner energy future. Rhode Island Energy is part of the PPL
Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies addressing energy
challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient, and more
dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. For
more information visit www.RIEnergy.com and stay connected on
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401.799.7000
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