In the wee hours of December 13, tentative agreement was reached for a contract package between FPLE-Maine and IBEW Local 1837. If ratified by the membership, the proposed contract will take effect when the current contract expires at the end of February, although some wage provisions will take effect right after the new year.

One major feature of the new contract is a provision that allows employees who gain the required skills to progress into higher classifications without waiting for openings.

A detailed summary of the tentative agreement is available to IBEW 1837 members. The members will vote on December 21 to accept or reject the package.