RSP-FAQs-6-29-09
Archives for June 2009
Outside Construction Report
By Ron Cochran We have found a vendor to complete the Groundman Flagger training online. This training can be completed through the Internet. The Cal-Nev JATC will be reimbursing students upon completion. We are holding OSHA ET&D 10-hour classes June 27 & 28. The Cal-Nev JATC supplied credentialed instructors to teach this course. These will… [Read More]
Climbing Methods Committee: A Progress Report
By Larry Pierce The Climbing Methods Committee has met twice since the last report. Here is an update on those two meetings. The committee met on May 20 at PG&E’s Livermore Training Center. The committee included 15 IBEW bargaining unit members from climbing classifications throughout the system. The IBEW members were a cross section which… [Read More]
SAN JOSE UNIT HAS NEW MEETING LOCATION
Unit 1511, San Jose, has a new meeting location effective July 8, 2009: the Sherwood Inn and Restaurant, located at the corner of Foxworthy Ave. and Almaden Expressway (2988 Almaden Expressway). The former meeting site has gone out of business. Meetings will continue to be held on the second Wednesday of every month beginning at… [Read More]
AND THEY ASK WHY I LIKE RETIREMENT?
Mike Silva, president of the East Bay Chapter of the Local 1245 Retirees Club, forwarded this e-mail to the union. Question: How many days in a week? Answer: 6 Saturdays, 1 Sunday Question: When is a retiree’s bedtime? Answer: Three hours after he falls asleep on the couch. Question: How many retirees to change a… [Read More]
Tree Trimmer Stewards Conference – en Español
Los representantes sindicales del Local 1245 empleados por los contratistas para la poda de árboles se reunieron el 16 de mayo en Weakley Hall en Vacaville para recibir información actualizada sobre diferentes tópicos importantes relacionados con su entorno laboral. Entre los tópicos que se discutieron en la Conferencia de Entrenamiento para Representantes Sindicales para la… [Read More]
Outside Construction: 401K
Hello Outside Line Members: We are launching the new 401K plan for the members working for contractors covered under the Outside Line Agreements. On July 8, 2009 we will have a presentation provided by the fund administrators Coast Benefits at our Unit Meeting at 1900 in Vacaville, Ca. This 401K product is available to you… [Read More]
Tree Trimmer Stewards Conference
Local 1245 stewards employed by tree trimming contractors met at Weakley Hall in Vacaville on May 16 for updates on a variety of key issues facing employees in the workplace. Among the issues reviewed at the Line Clearance and Vegetation Control Shop Stewards Training Conference were: Workers’ Compensation Family and Medical Leave Act California Paid… [Read More]
Diablo Firefighters Agreement
IBEW Local 1245 and PG&E on May 7 reached agreement in Diablo Canyon firefighter negotiations for increased wages. The agreement provides for a skills premium of an additional 4% over present wages, applied to everything. The 4% premium will kick in for present incumbents with a lump sum payment retroactive from signature date until SAP… [Read More]
Sierra Stewards Study Retirement Plans
Retirement plans were high on the agenda when Local 1245 stewards from NV Energy convened at the Airport Plaza Hotel in Reno on May 13. Nearly two hours was spent discussing Cash Balance retirement plans with Neff McGhie, a pension actuary. Stewards also took a look at an actuarial study comparing the current retirement plan… [Read More]