Utility Workers Local 102 - Robert Whalen

You are here: Home

Robert Whalen – Vice President Area C

Robert Whalen began his career with Allegheny Energy on January 31, 1977 as an Apprentice Lineman. Bob progressed through the classifications, Lineman B and Lineman A and then moved in to the Meter Technician position in 1982. In 1984, Bob became a Control Technician until 1989 when he worked as Service Foreman. In 1990, Bob settled into his current job as a Control Technician in Pleasant Valley. During these years of service with Allegheny, Bob earned an Associate Degree in Electronics which was funded by Allegheny.

Bob and his wife Lori have two children, a daughter Kimberly and a son Robert. Their home town is Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania where Bob is an active member of the community. In his spare time, he coaches local softball and baseball teams. Bob is an avid drag race driver and crew chief and is a Certified Technical Inspector for the National Hot Rod Association. When time permits, Bob enjoys hunting as well.

Bob has kept very busy during his career, belonging to the Pleasant Valley Service Center Safety Committee and holding the office of president in his home local, Local 102-F. Bob’s commitment to the union earned him the elected position of Area C Vice-President for System Local 102. As Area Vice-President, he services Uniontown/ Pleasant Valley/ Connellsville - 102-F and Cumberland / Oakland - 102-R. Bob is a member of the Local 102 Executive Committee and the Local 102 Executive Board. The 102 E-Board has also elected Bob to the 102 Negotiating Committee. Bob has served as Local 102’s Chairperson of the Labor Day Parade Committee and Local 102’s delegate to the Allegheny County Labor Council Labor Day Parade Event.