Hundreds of AC Electric workers remain on strike; service will not be impacted

AC Electric says they have a contingency plan ready and say service will not be impacted.
Thursday, November 9, 2023
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Hundreds of workers with AC Electric remain off the job Thursday following a strike over the weekend.

About 400 workers went on strike at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday.
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Officials from AC Electric say the most recent contract expired on November 2 and at that time, they presented what they described as their 'best and final offer.'
But officials with the union, IBEW Local 210, say that offer is unacceptable.
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Action News has learned the company suspended their benefits while they are on the picket line.

The utility says it has a contingency plan to prevent service from being impacted.
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