CenterPoint Energy is a natural gas utility serving several markets in the U.S. states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. It was formerly known as Reliant Energy (from which it is now separated), NorAm Energy, Houston Industries, and HL&P. The company is headquartered in the CenterPoint Energy Tower at 1111 Louisiana Street in Downtown Houston.
On May 1, 2015, CenterPoint and the Union entered into a collective bargaining agreement (“CBA”) that governed the terms and conditions of employment at CenterPoint. The CBA requires that employment disputes not resolved through an internal grievance policy are subject to arbitration. -CenterPoint Energy v. Gas Workers Union (2017)