SUP Applauds Pickering Nuclear Life Extension Announcement

The Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) applauded the Ontario Provincial government’s announcement this week to pursue the refurbishment of the Pickering B Nuclear Generating Station (PNGS). For over ten years, SUP has been advocating for the lifecycle extension of the Pickering plant because it not only supports thousands of high-quality, union-represented jobs but is also a vital piece of the province’s economy and the net-zero emissions goal. 

“Today’s announcement protects good union jobs, and will help our province produce low-cost, emissions-free power as we electrify our economy in the future,” said SUP/IFPTE Local 160 President/IFPTE Canadian Area Vice President, Michelle Johnston.  Society Local Vice President at OPG, Joe Fiero, also commented, calling the announcement, “great news as it saves 600 to 800 Society-represented positions and reduces Ontario’s reliance on natural gas to make electricity while also helping with climate change concerns.” 

See Local 160’s full press release here.