National Grid turns down emergency worker plan
Photo credit: Newsday / Thomas A. Ferrara | The National Grid Power station in Northport is pictured. (Dec. 12, 2012)
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National Grid has turned down a contract proposal to keep more than 1,000 workers available for storm emergencies after PSEG takes control of Long Island's electric grid next year.
PSEG officials called National Grid's decision "disappointing" but said the company has started work on an alternative plan that would include commitments from workers and managers at local contracting firms for...
