Politics & Government

Plymouth Legislators Decry Pilgrim Lockout

Senate President Therese Murray and Representatives Thomas Calter and Vinny deMacedo say Entergy's move to lock-out workers "serves only to undermine the security of the plant."

Plymouth legislators are decrying Entergy's decision to lock-out union workers today after the two sides failed to come to an agreement on a new contract last night.

Monday at midnight was the end of the 10-day extension the two sides had agreed upon to negotiate a new contract. The previous four-year contract ended May 25.

Last night Entergy escorted union workers from Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, according to accounts on both sides.

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Today, members of UWUA Local 369 are .

Senate President Therese Murray, D-Plymouth, and state representatives Tom Calter, D-Kingston, and Vinny deMacedo, R-Plymouth issued a joint statement today regarding Entergy's move.

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"It is extremely disappointing to learn that Entergy has once again locked out the workers from the Pilgrim plant," the statement reads. "This action in unacceptable as it serves only to undermine the security of the plant and exacerbate the existing unease and safety concerns surrounding the nuclear site. The workers are ready, willing and able to continue the safe and professional operation of the plant as contract negotiations continue. Entergy should reconsider this lockout. The workers and the community deserve a better response."


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