Ironworkers picket John Amos plant

From: Charleston Gazette | Date: February 2, 2002| Author: Jim Balow | Copyright information

balow@wvgazette.com

As many as 100 union workers picketed peacefully outside the John Amos power plant Friday morning, State Police said.

The dispute was settled temporarily and ironworkers were told they could return to work or go home late Friday morning, an ironworkers official said.

A meeting between union officials and Babcock & Wilcox Construction Co., which is installing pollution control equipment at the plant, is set for 10:30 a.m. Monday to discuss the issues fur...

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