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IBEW Local 125
Jobs
Pacific Power slashes workforce
Four months after a $50 billion dividend, Pacific Power cuts workers, some of whom had moved to take the job.
Oregon/Washington
IBEW 125 ratifies new Pacific Power contract
Nine days after voting to strike at Pacific Power, IBEW Local 125 members ratified a new contract.
Union democracy
Travis Eri elected to third term at IBEW Local 125
Members will need to show unity as multiple contracts come up for renewal.
Collective bargaining
IBEW members vote to strike Pacific Power
If no agreement is reached, workers expect to strike or be locked out the day after Labor Day.