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Nearly 1,000 Duquesne Light workers walk off the job

Original: Nearly 1K Duquesne Light Company union workers go on strike

Nearly 1,000 union workers at Duquesne Light Company in western Pennsylvania have gone on strike. The utility serves the Pittsburgh area, and the work stoppage raises questions about electricity service and repair response for customers. Details about the dispute, including wages and contract terms, have not yet been widely reported, and it is not known how long the strike may last or what talks are planned.

Why now: A large strike at the main utility serving Pittsburgh threatens service for many customers and affects regional energy infrastructure.

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