BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The United States Enrichment Corporation and United Steelworkers (USW)
Local Union 689 at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon,
Ohio, have reached a new labor agreement almost two months ahead of the
expiration of the existing contract. Union membership voted
overwhelmingly on Wednesday, March 10, to ratify a labor contract that
will be in effect for five years.
“Clearly the mission of USEC’s Government Services will go through a
transition over the next few years”
Approximately 495 USEC employees are members of USW Local 689. A
majority of the membership approved the contract proposal.
“This is a positive step forward for both the union and for the United
States Enrichment Corporation as we look ahead to providing continued
quality work at the Piketon site,” said Bobby Graff, President, USW
Local 689.
“Clearly the mission of USEC’s Government Services will go through a
transition over the next few years,” said Mark Keef, general manager of
USEC’s Government Services. “The site will be moving from cold shutdown
to decontamination and decommissioning work, as well as creating an
energy park and exploring other possible initiatives. This contract
cements a strong workforce that will be flexible and innovative as we
face an increasingly competitive environment and the changes ahead.
“This contract demonstrates our strong relationship with the USW union.
This five-year agreement maintains good jobs at good pay that supports
the regional economy in southern Ohio,” said Keef.
The United States Enrichment Corporation is a subsidiary of USEC Inc.
(NYSE:USU), a global energy company and a leading supplier of enriched
uranium for fuel for commercial nuclear plants.