Unionized Duquesne Light Company workers authorize strike

Unionized Duquesne Light Company workers could go on strike.

IBEW 29 DLC members voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to authorize a strike. The final vote was 592-14.

The vote to authorize a strike comes amid contract negotiations with DLC.

Channel has contacted IBEW 29 to learn when the strike may start.

Duquesne Light Company tells Channel 11 it will issue a statement regarding the strike authorization.

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