8,000 Con Edison workers threaten strike amid NYC heat wave if union fails to reach deal.

8,000 Con Edison utility workers, mostly electrical technicians, engineers, designers, and administrative staff, threaten to strike amid New York City's heat wave if their union, Local 1-2, fails to reach a deal with the energy giant. The workers' 4-year contract is set to expire on Saturday, and negotiations are ongoing. Con Ed is expressing optimism about the outcome.