New 5-Year Unitil Contracts Approved by IBEW 1837 Members in New Hampshire

May 31, 2018 - IBEW 1837 members working for Unitil in New Hampshire have ratified new 5-year contract agreements that provide wage increases and other improvements in benefits.

A total of 38 members of IBEW Local 1837 work at two New Hampshire locations of Unitil Energy Systems, Inc. (UES): “Capital” in Concord and “Seacoast” in Kensington. They work as Lineworkers, Meter Mechanics, and some as Support Personnel. A second, smaller bargaining unit of five Electric System Operators work at Unitil Service Corporation's Centralized Electric Dispatch (CED) in Portsmouth.

Both contracts include pay increases in each of the five years, revaluation of some job classifications and increases in meal and clothing allowances.

“I think this is a good agreement," IBEW Assistant Business Manager Tom Ryan said. "Other than a small increase in our medical co-pays, we were able to reevaluate many of our classifications prior to the annual adjustment, increase standby pay and receive 3% annual wage adjustments.”

In addition to Brother Ryan, the Union Negotiating Team included IBEW 1837 Business Manager Dick Rogers, Assistant Business Manager Tony Sapienza, Administrative Assistant Sue Ekola, Mike Pouliot, Scott MacDougall, Don Palmer, Bob McNeff and Shawnn Vaillant.