Kim Oaxaca explains why she organized the Facebook group, PG&E Wives, during the Unit Leader Conference at Weakley Hall in Vacaville on March 14, 2012. //youtu.be/AhpvWvQxnps DATE UPLOADED: 3/21/12 CREDIT: IBEW 1245 Media
Archives for March 2012
4,260 killed on the job in 2010
Originally Posted here 2012 Death on the Job Report Since Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1970, workplace safety and health conditions have improved. But too many workers remain at serious risk of injury, illness or death. In 2010, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4,690 workers were… [Read More]
Injury: Final Incident Communication
PG&E Injury Report
Ninth News retiree newsletter
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Work outlook is good
Outside Report: Work outlook is good by Ron Cochran Ralph Kenyon is currently on staff as a temporary business representative to help with the increased work load. He has hit approximately 60 job sites throughout our jurisdiction, appointing shop stewards and handling issues as they arise. The current solar projects are ramping down at least… [Read More]
Alameda Pact ratified by members
Members ratify Alameda pact City gives approval on March 7 Local 1245 members ratified a tentative Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Alameda on Feb. 21 by a vote of 20-5. The City Council, meeting on March 7, approved the MOU after General Manager Girish Balachandran, Local 1245 Assistant Business Manager Ray Thomas and… [Read More]
Wright Tree Takes Over From Davey
The transition of Davey Tree Surgery to Wright Tree Service in Humboldt County is underway. Wright Tree Service held a “Job Fair” on February 15. The successor language in the Tree Agreements allowed the former Davey employees to transition to Wright, although they will have to serve a three month probation period. Wright was set… [Read More]
Winnemucca new retiree chapter
Retirees form 1245 chapter in Winnemucca Local 1245 retirees have organized a Winnemucca chapter of the union’s Retirees Club. The club will meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month at Round Table Pizza, 1043 W. Fourth St., in Winnemucca. The lunch meetings will start at 11:00 AM and last about two hours, with lots… [Read More]
Big Turnout for March meeting at TID
Big turnout for March meeting at TID Two-third of membership attend The March unit meeting at Turlock Irrigation District drew two-thirds of the IBEW membership, a remarkable showing in an era when there are a lot of competing demands on a union member’s time. “This kind of turnout is a true testament to our unity,… [Read More]
Roseville Pact rejected
Bargaining resumes at City of Roseville Members reject tentative agreement IBEW Local 1245 has resumed negotiations with the City of Roseville after members on Feb. 16 rejected a previously-negotiated tentative agreement. The tentative agreement, reached with the City on Feb. 1, included a one-year term with a front loaded 80 hours of personal leave time,… [Read More]