L.U. 15 (u), DOWNERS GROVE, IL — On Nov. 8, President Chris Riser and Vice President Ben Busser were able to negotiate a contract extension with NRG Energy. Local 15 represents the craft employees at four NRG-owned generating stations. During a unit meeting with many members from the Powerton Generating Station, Busser and Chief Steward Heath Messman discussed the upcoming contract negotiations. Busser took input from these members prior to engaging the company in contract discussions. The existing CBA would have expired March 31. Now the contract has been extended four years, to March 31, 2028.
The generating stations in this contract are Waukegan, Will County, Joliet and Powerton. Waukegan, Will County and Joliet stations recently closed, but each location has caretaker positions negotiated by Local 15, so some members remain at each of those retired generating stations. Powerton Station remains operational and has the bulk of NRG employees under this contract. Local 15 leadership thanks the hard-working members at these generating stations for their support during the negotiations. John Richards, Bus. Rep.
