A tentative agreement has been reached between Duquesne Light and IBEW Local 29 Thursday night.
In a statement on Duquesne Light's website, a spokesperson said:
"Duquesne Light Company (DLC) is pleased to announce that the company has reached a tentative agreement with IBEW Local 29 on a new five-year contract.
We believe this agreement, forged through many days of discussion and negotiation with union leadership, confirms how much we value our represented workforce and their safety while also addressing our customers’ concerns regarding affordability and reliability.
Several steps remain before the company returns to normal operations, including the union’s ratification of the agreement. DLC will continue to keep customers and the community informed throughout this process in the coming days."
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 29 went on strike October 1st.
Nearly 1,000 workers have been participating in the strike.
