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Bridging the Divide — Republican State Sen. Anthony Canella Applauds Local’s 1245’s Efforts to Step Across Party Lines

Despite the polarization that has fractured our great country, IBEW 1245 has been effectively bridging the divide, bringing lawmakers on both sides of the aisle together on the key issues that matter most to our members. One of Local 1245’s greatest allies in this effort is Republican State Senator Anthony Cannella -- who just so happens to be a union member himself.

Bob Kirk Wins Quarterly Photo Contest

Unprecedented Solidarity: IBEW Members from a Dozen Locals Band Together to Stop Question 3 in Nevada

Over the past week, IBEW members from Locals 47, 57, 77, 109, 124, 125, 465, 499, 659 and 1547 joined with members and leaders from Local 1245 and Las Vegas-based Local 396 to get the word out about Nevada’s Question 3, a deceptive and dangerous energy deregulation measure that could lead to widespread job loss, increased energy costs, unreliable power, rolling blackouts and consumer fraud.

IBEW 1245 Members Win 2018 International Lineman’s Rodeo

The winning team, comprised of PG&E Linemen Dustin Curry, Jacob “Floppy” Hunt and Jordan Chene, beat out 219 other journeyman lineman teams from around the world to take home the big trophy.

In The Clear — IBEW 1245 tree trimmers work to reduce the risk of wildfires

This fall, PG&E launched a large-scale vegetation management initiative, beginning with “Tier 3” fire zones in areas designated by the CPUC and CalFire to be at extreme risk of wildfire. PG&E has about 7,100 miles of power lines in these Tier 3 zones, and IBEW 1245 line clearance tree trimmers are being tasked with clearing all vegetation within 12-15 feet of those lines on all sides, from ground to sky.

IBEW 1245 Scholarship Applications for 2019 Now Available

If someone in your family is planning to pursue higher education in 2019, now is the time to apply for one of IBEW 1245’s five scholarships!

Powering Sacramento at the Upper American River Project

This unique hydroelectric development is proudly maintained and operated by IBEW 1245 members employed by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD).

IBEW 1245 Drives Passage of Diablo Canyon Retention Legislation

After many months of lobbying and collective action on the part of IBEW 1245 and its members, Gov. Jerry Brown signed SB 1090 (Monning) into law. This top-priority piece of legislation will require the CPUC to restore the key components of the original Diablo Canyon Power Plant Joint Proposal Agreement.

IBEW 1245 Members Clear Damaged Trees in Mendocino Fire Zone

The rash of wildfires have been keeping IBEW 1245 members busy all summer. In addition to the extensive utility work required to restore power, Local 1245 tree trimmers have also been dispatched to the fire zone to remove burned and damaged trees in close proximity to power lines, poles and towers.

Local 1245 Propels Wildfire Bill Through the California Legislature

Passing this bill is an enormous achievement that could never have happened without the quick and powerful mobilization that our organizing stewards and staff were able to achieve on less than 24 hours’ notice.

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 log on to our secure web portal right away 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.