Huntsville, Joe Wheeler utilities deny claims of union discrimination during Sandy response (update) [View all]
Source: AL.com
By Kelly Kazek
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - Representatives with Huntsville Utilities and Joe Wheeler Cooperative, two area utilities mentioned in media reports claiming their crews were not allowed to help with storm aid in New Jersey because they were non-union, said this morning the story is untrue.
The general manager of the other department mentioned, Decatur Utilities, has been unavailable for comment this morning. One of its crew members was quoted in the initial reports.
Decatur Mayor Don Stanford said this morning he was unaware of the story and had no comment.
Bill Yell, spokesman for Huntsville Utilities, said nine of his employees are currently helping with recovery from Hurricane Sandy and had no union-related issues.
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Huntsville Utilities crews during tornado recovery. (The Huntsville Times/Bob Gathany)
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