FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – NOVEMBER 21, 2013 Union Blasts GE Decision to Close Fort Edward Plant GE today announced its “final decision” to close the Fort Edward capacitor plant, destroying 200 jobs, and moving operations to Clearwater, Florida, where it Continue reading →

UE Local 332 Statement on the Conclusion of Bargaining with GE To Save Our Plant HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. — “It is clear to us now that GE is just going through the motions to fulfill a legal and contractual obligation Continue reading →

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2013 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. WATER STREET GATE PARKING LOTS IN LAWRENCE PARK FOR LOCAL UNIONS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES ACROSS THE TRI-STATE AREA KEEP IT MADE IN ERIE

Brothers and sisters, Due to the recent tragedy that occurred in the plant on Friday, November 15, we ask that you give all respect to the family of the employee who lost his life. This is no doubt very unfortunate Continue reading →

UE Local 506 Toy Drive November 15th – December 12th We are collecting toys and monetary contributions for our Annual Toy Drive. You can give contributions to your Union Steward, Chief Steward or at the Union Hall.

Press Statement from UE Local 506 President Scott Duke June 23, 2013 Even though tonight we were not able to reach an agreement, our union remains committed to saving the 950 jobs which GE is proposing to move to Texas.  Continue reading →

MAY 31 DAY OF ACTION   At its May 16-17 meeting, the UE General Executive Board adopted a “Statement of Solidarity” with Local 506 that called for support from all UE locals, starting with a day of action on May Continue reading →

“Keep It Made In Erie!” Local 506 in Jobs Battle with GE Erie, PA Local 506, the largest local in UE and one of the oldest, is now in a major battle with General Electric over jobs. The local’s 3,500 Continue reading →