Member-Driven and Member-Strong in the Wake of Janus

The powerful anti-union corporate cronies behind Janus vs AFSCME thought they could use the U.S. Supreme Court to weaken organized labor and turn union members against one another. They thought wrong.

Dalzell: New Bankruptcy Proposal by Fire Victims & Bondholders Appears to be More Favorable to PG&E Employees and Retirees

On Sept. 19, the bondholders group and the official committee representing the fire victims in PG&E’s bankruptcy case announced they had reached a deal. They filed a joint motion with the bankruptcy court to (1) terminate PG&E’s exclusive right to file a reorganization plan and (2) file their own plan of reorganization.

Should the City of San Francisco Spend $6 Billion to Take Over PG&E?

Should city government focus on fighting homelessness, reducing traffic gridlock and building more affordable housing – or should politicians spend $6 billion buying PG&E and running our local utility? Click here to cast your vote!

PG&E Bankruptcy News and Updates

Get the latest information pertaining to PG&E's bankruptcy proceedings here.

New Workplace Comic: Safety

Troy Steen Wins Quarterly Photo Contest

His winning photo depicts fellow IBEW 1245 member Walter Wroten, a climber working for Davey Tree, on a line clearance tree trimming job near Colfax, CA.

One IBEW Traveler Killed, Another Injured in Workplace Accident

Local 1245 Activists Propel Wildfire Legislation To Gov. Newsom’s Desk

One day after a large group of IBEW 1245 activists descended on the Capitol to demonstrate their support for the bill, the California State Assembly passed AB 1054, a critical piece of legislation that will reform and modernize our state’s policies regarding wildfires that involve utility equipment.

2019 Union Election Results

Meet Bobo- The Greatest Lineman That Never Was

Vicente “Bobo” Piuela has dreamed of being a lineman ever since he was a young boy -- but no company would ever hire him, due to the fact that he's been deaf since childhood. But that hasn't stopped Bobo from amassing an astounding degree of expertise about linework, as well as a truly remarkable collection of lineman memorabilia.

Update Your Electronic Contact Info

The times, they are a-changing, and the way we communicate is changing as well. We are urging each and every member to make sure that the union has all your current personal contact info – particularly your personal email address and cell phone number – correct in our files.