SUN - Enbridge Gas Faces Union Backlash Over Toronto Shift Cuts | Benzinga
Enbridge Inc.'s (NYSE: ENB) gas unit is under scrutiny following claims from Canadian labor union Unifor that the company plans to cut its emergency response shifts in Toronto, aiming to reduce costs. Per a Reuters report, the cuts, if implemented, might affect evening and overnight shifts, along with compliance tasks like valve checking and inspections.
Unifor has raised alarms over the proposed reductions, urging local government agencies in Toronto to scrutinize Enbridge's contracts related to the maintenance and safety of natural gas lines. Lana Payne, the national president of Unifor, expressed concerns in a letter to government authorities, highlighting that the absence of overnight shifts would necessitate increased reliance on emergency services, delay critical interventions, and elevate the risk of gas incidents, ultimately placing the public at risk.
Earlier this year, Enbridge Gas implemented substantial job cuts, eliminating hundreds of positions. This move was part of its cost-reduction strategy, following the acquisition of three U.S. gas utilities from Dominion Energy for $14 billion.
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