ML17309A853

Provides News Clippings from Space Coasts Newspaper Re Morale of Workers at St Lucie Npp.Anger Expressed Due to Nonchalant Attitude of FPL Toward Union Members Problems & Medical Expenses

ML17309A853
Person / Time
Site:	Saint Lucie
Issue date:	09/05/1996
From:	TURNER H R AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED
To:	BARRY J J, CURTIS R, EBNETER S D INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
References
NUDOCS 9609180108
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