San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 14, 2021—LUMA Energy, operator of Puerto Rico’s electric power transmission and distribution system since June 1, 2021, confirms that on today’s date, the Union Insular de Trabajadores Industriales y Construcciones Eléctricas (UITICE) requested formal recognition as the exclusive collective bargaining representative for a bargaining unit of LUMA employees. 

Today, LUMA confirms that UITICE has reached majority status, confirmed by an impartial arbitrator, and recognizes UITICE as the bargaining representative for a bargaining unit of LUMA employees. LUMA looks forward to commencing negotiations towards a collective bargaining agreement and establishing a relationship with the Union, governed by the National Labor Relations Act.

LUMA believes in instituting modern labor relations with its workforce that align with Company objectives of providing healthy and safe working conditions, exceptional customer service, a transformation of Puerto Rico’s electric power delivery system, industry standard compensation, equal opportunity, and promotion of a diverse workforce.   LUMA anticipates that any future collective bargaining agreement will be consistent with Company objectives and enable LUMA to run its business for the benefit of the people, businesses, and government of Puerto Rico and LUMA employees.

LUMA’s parent companies have thousands of unionized employees and have constructive relationships with labor unions. LUMA looks forward to the opportunity to do the same in Puerto Rico.