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Congressman LaMalfa Announces Wildfire Recovery Funding to Rebuild California (Press Release)
PG&E caused Camp Fire, Cal Fire says (via SF Chronicle)
IBEW 1245 Joins Broad New Coalition to Urge Meaningful Legislative Action to Address Increased Frequency and Severity of Wildfires in California
San Francisco eyes purchase of PG&E grid assets (via UtilityDive)
EWMC Hosts Bowling Night Fundraiser
New Meeting Time for Bakersfield Unit
Letter Agreement 19-11: JDLOP Update for Building Department
Letter Agreement 19-10: Transmission and Distribution Control Center Ad Hoc Changes
Letter Agreement 19-09: Amends 2nd shift hours for Electrical Maintenance to coincide with the existing hours for Mechanical
IBEW 1245 Members From SMUD Help “Light Up Navajo”
Video: IBEW 1245’s Hunter Stern Discusses What’s Next For PG&E’s Workers (via ClimateOne)
Members Approve Successor MOU at City of Roseville
Local 1245 Members Place Second at SDGE Rodeo, Third at LADWP Rodeo
Local 1245 Members Compete at APPA Lineworkers Rodeo
PG&E Lost Longtime Tree-Trimming Contractor as Scrutiny on Utility Mounted Over Wildfires (via KQED)
Federal judge tells PG&E board to tour wildfire-ravaged Paradise (via SF Chronicle)
IBEW 1245 Joins Labor Convergence on Climate
IBEW 1245 Organizing Steward Laquania Thompson Discusses Electrical Workers Minority Caucus on KBLX Radio
Former IBEW 1245 Business Rep Frank Hutchins: 1943-2019
San Diego Gas & Electric Challenges Inverse Condemnation as Unconstitutional

New Comic: Takeovers and Acquisitions

Click here to learn why IBEW 1245 firmly opposes utility takeovers and acquisitions.

IBEW 1245 Members From SMUD Help “Light Up Navajo”

Five IBEW 1245 members from SMUD voluntarily joined the pilot project, aiming to bring power to some of the 15,000 unelectrified homes in Navajo territory.

Over and Under: PG&E Overhead and Underground Crews Work Together in San Francisco

In downtown San Francisco, there’s always a lot to see. But there’s one thing you won’t see much of in downtown SF anymore – overhead power lines.

Javier Esquivel Wins Quarterly Photo Contest

His winning image, captured during a pole change-out job on Treasure Island, depicts an apprentice lineman on a pole with the San Francisco skyline and Bay Bridge as the backdrop.

Local Union Election FAQs

Ballots will be mailed to members on Friday, May 24, 2019, and counted on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Click here for details.

Up for the Task — IBEW 1245 Outside Line Crews Work on Wildfire Safety Reconductor Project

Addressing potential fire hazards over such a massive area is a herculean endeavor, and IBEW 1245 members undoubtedly have their work cut out for them – but they are more than up for the task, and our union currently has dozens of crews working in every corner of the service territory to mitigate wildfire risk as much as they possibly can.

Breaking Records at the PG&E/IBEW Gas Rodeo

Eighteen gas construction teams and more than a dozen gas and electric locators showed off their skills at the Fifth Annual PG&E/IBEW Gas Rodeo, which took place on April 13, 2019 at the PG&E Gas Safety Academy in Winters.

Member Spotlight: Crystal Dimodica / Miembro destacada: Crystal Dimodica

Dimodica has been working as an IBEW 1245 line clearance tree trimmer for just over a year, first for Davey Tree, and now for Wright Tree. The petite 27-year-old woman may not look like your average tree trimmer, but anyone who’s seen her work can tell that she has clearly found her calling.

Business Manager Tom Dalzell Responds to Gov. Newsom’s Strike Team Wildfire Report

“As the union that represents 12,000 frontline workers at PG&E and thousands more at hundreds of utility contractors, we appreciate the chance to contribute our experience and extensive knowledge on this complex and critical subject," Dalzell said. "We look forward to continued collaboration with the Newsom administration to help finalize and execute a plan that mitigates wildfire risk, advances clean energy goals and keeps utilities solvent, while simultaneously protecting workers, utility customers and communities.”

Knowledge is Power — Workshop prepares IBEW 1245 members to fight back against anti-union attacks

In what has become an annual tradition, Professor Gordon Lafer returned to Weakley Hall last month for his third annual workshop just for IBEW 1245 members.

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.

- New Comic: Takeovers and Acquisitions
- IBEW 1245 Members From SMUD Help “Light Up Navajo”
- Over and Under: PG&E Overhead and Underground Crews Work Together in San Francisco
- Javier Esquivel Wins Quarterly Photo Contest
- Local Union Election FAQs
- Up for the Task — IBEW 1245 Outside Line Crews Work on Wildfire Safety Reconductor Project
- Breaking Records at the PG&E/IBEW Gas Rodeo
- Member Spotlight: Crystal Dimodica / Miembro destacada: Crystal Dimodica
- Business Manager Tom Dalzell Responds to Gov. Newsom’s Strike Team Wildfire Report
- Knowledge is Power — Workshop prepares IBEW 1245 members to fight back against anti-union attacks
- Update Your Electronic Contact Info