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1,000 Duquesne Light workers go on strike

Original: ‘Big hill to climb’: 1,000 Duquesne Light union workers strike after contract talks stall

About 1,000 union workers at Duquesne Light, the Pittsburgh-area electric utility, went on strike after contract negotiations stalled. A union official described the situation as a 'big hill to climb', signaling that talks to reach a new labor agreement remain difficult. The walkout raises questions about electricity service reliability in the region while negotiations continue.

Why now: A large utility strike affects local power service and labor relations, drawing regional attention.

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