Southern California Edison Workers Celebrate Overwhelming & Historic Union Election Victory with ESC Local 20
(Los Angeles, CA) - Today, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced that in a 562 - 351 vote, over 1,100 planners, designers, and field technicians at Southern California Edison have won their election for a union. A total of 83% of the unit voted in the election. The bargaining unit is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC/IFPTE Local 20). This victory comes following workers filing for a union election in April of this year and organizing tirelessly to exercise their right to a protected voice on the job.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate our incredible win in the union election! This victory is a game-changer, giving over 1,100 Southern California Edison workers a powerful voice on the job. It’s an exciting milestone that guarantees we have a seat at the table as we work to deliver the best possible service to the communities we’re proud to serve. Together, we’re stronger and ready to make a real difference,” said Stephanie Sarmiento, Design/Drafting, Specialist.
The new unit consists of workers who are essential in ensuring the delivery of utilities to millions across Central, Coastal, and Southern California. Southern California Edison serves a total customer base of about 5 million residential and business accounts across 430 cities and communities.
“I have worked at Southern California Edison for over 10 years. My coworkers and I are deeply invested in the important work we do to provide reliable service to our communities. Following today’s victory, we’re looking forward to working together with management to secure a first union contract that will strengthen our company to the benefit of all,” said Jesse Platas, Planning, Senior Specialist.
The Engineers and Scientists of California Local 20, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, AFL-CIO & CLC is a democratic labor union representing more than 9,500 workers throughout California. ESC Local 20 members are highly skilled professionals employed principally at Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Kaiser Permanente, private and public healthcare facilities, local and federal government agencies, and legal non-profits.
“What these workers have accomplished with this election is historic. ESC Local 20 is very proud to welcome them into our ranks of utility professionals across California. These workers are essential to the safe and reliable provision of electricity across Southern, Coastal, and Central California. ESC looks forward to supporting these workers in negotiating a fair labor agreement that respects and values their contributions as employees”, said John Mader, President of ESC Local 20.
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The Engineers and Scientists of California Local 20, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, AFL-CIO & CLC is a democratic labor union representing more than 9,500 workers throughout California. ESC Local 20 members are highly skilled professionals employed principally at Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Kaiser Permanente, private and public healthcare facilities, local and federal government agencies, and legal non-profits.
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