We are seeing all over the country that energy is in short supply and in the severe summer weather it is only getting worse. As I go around the system and speak with the members there is a growing concern on the demand and overload on our systems as well. This is where preventive maintenance is critical. As many of you know the local has been diligent in policing preventive maintenance and we are preparing to step up our efforts.

We are seeing all over the country that energy is in short supply and in the severe summer weather it is only getting worse. As I go around the system and speak with the members there is a growing concern on the demand and overload on our systems as well. This is where preventive maintenance is critical. As many of you know the local has been diligent in policing preventive maintenance and we are preparing to step up our efforts.

We are seeing all over the country that energy is in short supply and in the severe summer weather it is only getting worse. As I go around the system and speak with the members there is a growing concern on the demand and overload on our systems as well. This is where preventive maintenance is critical. As many of you know the local has been diligent in policing preventive maintenance and we are preparing to step up our efforts.

As many of you may recall Hurricane Noel hit Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod on Saturday November 3rd 2007 resulting in massive power outages throughout the region.

The Local contacted NSTAR during and after the storm regarding our concerns with the storm restoration plan, length of outages and safety of the public. The Company responded by requesting that the Local provide recommendations regarding the deployment of resources during a storm to improve our service response.

EXELON — I am sure many of you have heard over the years that New Boston Station (L St. Station) would be closing.

The Local was officially notified on July 10th 2007 that New England ISO granted Exelon permission to de-activate New Boston Station. The de-activation began on August 1st and is expected to be completed by November 30th.

I would like to begin by congratulating or brothers and sisters at National Grid on their new CBA. Welcome to Local 369!

The past few months we have been busy with several negotiations as well as the day to day business of grievances and arbitrations with several of our companies.

Exelon New Boston (L St.), Medway and Framingham Jets

On Friday, January 19th the Bargaining Committee reached a tentative agreement on a new 4-year Collective Bargaining Agreement. On January 26th the Membership ratified the Contract overwhelmingly. The Collective Bargaining Agreement contains increases to the following:
vacation, holidays, 401K, pension contributions, incentive plan, shift premium, meals and VEBA will be increased both annually and lifetime caps. I would like to thank the Bargaining Committee of Kevin Emery, Dave Cataloni, Bob Colton, Paul O’Brien and Ken Lawlor, as well as my fellow officers.

Business Agent Bob Senier provides information on contract negotiations and the increased use of GPS by all of the Companies

Find out the scoop on the NStar's GPS system from Bob Senier.