A dispute between Consolidated Edison and Local 1-2 of the Utility Workers of America ended in a tentative contract agreement on Thursday. With heavy storms headed for New York City, Governor Andrew Cuomo got involved Thursday morning, leading to the lockout-ending settlement later that day. While the union membership still needs to ratify the agreement, about 3,000 union workers will be on call during and after the storm.
See "Con Ed and Union Reach Contract Agreement", James Barron & Eric P. Newcomer, The New York Times, July 26, 2012