Hydro One memorandum of agreement ratified
TORONTO, ONTARIO - The Power Workers' Union members at Hydro One ratified a three-year collective agreement, voting 72.6% in favour.
The Power Workers' Union represents the 3,864 trades staff, clerical and technical employees of Hydro One and is not to be confused with the Society of Energy Professionals which represents approximately 900 engineers and first level managers at Hydro One. The Society and Hydro One are currently negotiating the renewal to their collective agreement.
PWU members employed by Hydro One are responsible for the safe and reliable delivery of 153 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity to the homes, farms and businesses across the province of Ontario and are committed to continue to provide the highest possible level of service and reliability to the customers and citizens of Ontario.
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