A Safer, Stronger Columbia Gas.
Columbia Gas of Kentucky is entering a pivotal contract negotiation cycle with our union-represented workforce — one focused on delivering safe, reliable service, supporting a modern and safe workplace and strengthening the energy system our Kentucky communities rely on.We serve approximately 138,000 customers across the state, and we recognize that many families and businesses are feeling real pressure from energy costs. Modernizing Columbia Gas of Kentucky means improving how we operate, strengthening responsiveness and responsibly managing the costs we control so customers can continue to count on safe, dependable natural gas service.
The Priorities Guiding Our Proposals
Columbia Gas of Kentucky is advancing a long term strategy to enhance safety and service reliability and strengthen our workforce. Contract negotiations are one part of this broader plan.
Affordability
Greater efficiency across our operations helps us limit costs we control, focus spending where it improves safety and reliability and responsibly manage costs pressures over time.
Better Service
Reliability
Reliable natural gas service keeps homes warm, businesses operating and communities thriving.
We’re making investments today that will support more efficient operations, enhancing the safe, reliable service our customers and communities have counted on for more than 100 years.
Safety
We're pursuing practical changes that support safe, effective work for our employees and the communities they serve.
Updating Our Contract for Today’s Needs
Columbia Gas of Kentucky will begin contract negotiations on November 2, marking the start of a routine and structured process that supports our long-term planning. This collective bargaining cycle covers approximately 122 United Steelworkers (USW) Local 5-0372 union-represented field employees. The current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire on November 30, 2026.
Columbia Gas of Kentucky is focused on modernizing key areas so we can reduce operational challenges, improve responsiveness and better manage costs while continuing to deliver safe, reliable service to customers and communities.
Reliable energy service is a core responsibility. We’re making investments today that will support more efficient operations, enhancing the safe, reliable service our customers and communities have counted on for more than 100 years.
Supporting the Team Who Powers Kentucky
Our employees play a critical role in serving customers safely and reliably every day. Columbia Gas of Kentucky remains committed to bargaining in good faith, reaching agreements that support employees and maintaining safe and reliable service throughout the process.
We approach negotiations with respect and a commitment to reaching fair agreements. Our focus is on maintaining the right balance — supporting our people while continuing to deliver dependable, affordable service for customers across Kentucky.