Charter in Talks With Striking IBEW Workers in NY
Charter Communications and striking New York union workers agreed to negotiation and mediation, said Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) and the company. “As a matter of good faith I have asked [International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers] Local 3 to stop the…
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picket line for 72 hours, at which point we can assess the progress,” Cuomo said Monday. The governor last week urged politicians to boycott one of Charter’s cable networks in solidarity with union workers who have been on strike for more than a year (see 1810170056 and 1806250038). Charter has “been at the negotiating table with Local 3 and a mediator many times since the strike began ... and welcome[s] further discussions,” a spokesperson emailed Tuesday. “We have consistently offered wage increases averaging 22 percent, as well as a generously matched retirement savings plan and comprehensive health and welfare benefits.”