He has long-time ties to John Dougherty, the head of Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
George Peltz of the Berlin based MJK Electric pleaded guilty to charges that include tax evasion and making unlawful payments to an unnamed union official.
The government's Guilty Plea Memorandum only states that Peltz directed his MJK workers to perform electrical work and installation of TVs and security systems at "Union Official Number One's" home, business, and at his family members' and associates' homes." Federal officials say no one was billed or paid for the work.
Peltz has signed a "non-cooperation plea agreement," meaning it is not anticipated that he will testify against any people in the federal officials' Local 98 investigation, and any people who may be indicted.
The amount of the so-called unlawful payment to a union official was said to be between $40,000 and $95,000.
Peltz also pleaded guilty to failing to pay over payroll taxes and theft from employee benefit plans.
Peltz faces a maximum statutory prison sentence of five years and a $250,000 fine.
