NLRB Issues Complaints Against NU Call Center for Unfair Labor Practices
June 6, 2013 - Customer Service Representatives at the Northeast Utilities Call Center trying to organize a Union have been repeatedly subjected to policies and practices that violate their rights under the National Labor Relations Act, leading the Regional Director of Region One of the National Labor Relations Board to authorize issuance of complaints against the Company.
More than 150 women and men in the job classification work at the Manchester, New Hampshire facility, answering calls about billing and service for several NU companies including Public Service Company of New Hampshire and... Read More
Union Confident CMP Augusta Customer Service Representatives Have Won NLRB Union Election
June 5, 2013 - Customer Service Representatives at the Central Maine Power Company Call Center in Augusta voted today to decide if they wanted to be represented by IBEW Local #1837 for collective bargaining. In a secret ballot election administered by the National Labor Relations Board, a majority of the 42 employees on the eligible voter list voted in favor of the Union.
A smaller group of temporary workers also voted at the urging of the Union, although their ballots were contested by the Company. A decision will be made by the NLRB Regional Director whether or not to count their votes.... Read More
CMP Fiber Microwave Techs Vote for Union in NLRB Election Victory
April 26, 2013 - Fiber Microwave Technicians at Central Maine Power voted 5 - 1 to join IBEW Local Union #1837. With the union win in the NLRB secret ballot, these six workers will become part of the largest existing bargaining unit at CMP along with hundreds of other IBEW members.
"We're very pleased with the election outcome," Fiber Microwave Tech Bob Craig said. "We were strong for the union from the start, and despite numerous anti-union meetings, we became stronger."
The Fiber Microwave Techs are responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of CMP's fiber-... Read More
The Current Newsletter - Fall 2012
Featuring these headline stories and more:
IBEW 1837 Members Ratify Contract at NH Electric Co-op and Avoid Strike
Unitil Electric System Operators Vote to Join IBEW Local 1837
New 6-Year Contract for IBEW 1837 Members at Unitil Energy Systems
Maine Public Service Meter Representatives Ratify 1st Contract
Labor 2012: Another Important Election for Union Members
Union’s AMI Arbitration “Victory” at CMP Was a No -Win Case for IBEW 1837
The Current Newsletter - Spring 2012
Featuring these headline stories and more:
Bangor Hydro System Operators Win IBEW Vote
NU Call Center Workers Look to Join IBEW 1837
Maine Public Service Meter Reps “Sign Up” for IBEW
Unitil and NHEC Contract Negotiations
IBEW 1837 Retirees Wanted for Rapid Response Team
 

 
CMP Fiber Microwave Techs Seek to Join Union
April 16, 2013 - Fiber Microwave Technicians at Center Maine Power Company are the latest group of workers seeking to have union representation from IBEW Local Union #1837. A secret ballot election will be held on Friday, April 26 to include these six workers in the largest existing bargaining unit at CMP.
The Fiber Microwave Techs are responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of CMP's fiber-optic cable and microwave networks that carry both voice and data communications. They also maintain the Load Management and Energy Management Systems for the Company.... Read More
The Current Newsletter - Fall 2011
Featuring these headline stories and more:
Finally, A Contract for IBEW 1837 Members at WGME-TV
Mark Easter from PSNH Receives IBEW Lifesaving Award
Some CMP Customers Opt-Out of Smart Meters to Save Jobs
N.H. and Maine Legislative Attacks on Workers Continue
Irene Storm Restoration Prompts Member Grievances at PSNH
NU Call Center Customer Service Reps Set to Vote in Union Election
March 13, 2013 - More than 150 Customer Service Representatives at the Northeast Utilities Manchester, New Hampshire "Customer Experience Center" will vote next month on whether they will be represented by IBEW Local 1837 for collective bargaining. Company representatives have already started their campaign against their workers forming a Union.
"This election will decide whether the Company can continue to dictate all the terms and conditions of employment for the Customer Service Representatives or whether these workers will have the opportunity to negotiate improvements and bargain for a... Read More
FMLA Celebrates 20th Anniversary But Many Workers Don't Know Their Rights
February 18, 2013 - The Family Medical Leave Act, most often known by the initials "FMLA," has been protecting the job security of workers facing a serious health concern of their own or the health condition of their spouse, parent or child for nearly 20 years, yet many workers know very little about it. You can download the employee book prepared by the Department of Labor if you click here or on the booklet at left.
Under this landmark law that was signed into law by President Bill Clinton on February 5, 1993 and went into effect six months later, employers are required to provide... Read More
Pole-Setting Pilot Project Seeks to Recoup Work for Union Members at CMP
February 15, 2013 - Pole-setting work being performed by a non-union outside contractor may return to members of IBEW Local 1837 employed at Central Maine Power as the result of an ongoing pilot program spearheaded by the Union. A pair of two-person IBEW-represented crews are already getting the job done effectively and efficiently in what looks like a win-win proposition for both the Union and the Company.
"Nobody does a better job setting poles," said IBEW 1837 member Sam Webber on a recent frosty February morning in Maine's Somerset County, just south of Bangor. Brother Webber and his... Read More