Unit 3712 of IBEW 1245 and the Santa Rosa Unit of the IBEW 1245 Retirees Club teamed up recently to support Piner football in Santa Rosa. Both units nominated the school team for donations from the union’s Community Fund. Piner alumnus and photographer Mindy Breslin has now created a collage to commemorate the school team… [Read More]
Archives for November 2013
3rd Annual IBEW NorCal Sporting Clay Shoot: April 5th, 2014
Northern California IBEW Locals would like to invite you to enjoy a day of brotherhood with fellow IBEW Union Members, Families, Friends and other Trade Unions. This year, due to the growing popularity of the annual shoot, arrangements have been made at two (2) locations to run simultaneously! Both locations have overnight RV parking available… [Read More]
IBEW members at LMUD honored by city of Susanville
Two IBEW 1245 members at the Lassen Municipal Utility District were recognized on Nov. 20 for their unique contributions to the community. Receiving the honors were Craig Lima, a troubleman with LMUD and 36-year IBEW member, and Cindy Elliott, a fieldman with LMUD and 38-year IBEW member. LMUD praised the employees for going “above and… [Read More]
Perry Zimmermans 26th Annual Golf Tournament
Photos by John Storey IBEW 1245 members and friends met at the Green Tee Golf Club in Vacaville on Oct. 12 for the Perry Zimmerman 26th Annual Golf Tournament. Retired Business Manager Perry Zimmerman was on hand–with teammates Mike Kollman, Chad Lavezzo, and Sam Glero–demonstrating his legendary love of the game. This longest-running annual IBEW… [Read More]
IBEW Golf Tournament 2013: And the winners are
Photos by John Storey Congratulations to the winners in the IBEW 1245 Perry Zimmerman 26th Annual Golf Tournament, held Oct. 12 at the Green Tee Golf Club in Vacaville. And a big thank you to all the IBEW 1245 staff and officers who lent a hand in making the event a great success.
New pre-employment test requirements for hiring hall physical classifications at PG&E
Effective Dec. 8, 2013, there will be a new testing requirement for Hiring Hall IBEW-represented Physical Classifications. In addition to current requirements, there will be an additional test requirement called the Work Orientation Inventory (WOI). The WOI is a pre-employment test that measures four important job performance dimensions: Safety Behaviors, Driving Behaviors, Customer Service and… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 plays role in Irrigation District board races
IBEW 1245 members took the democratic process seriously in recent elections for board members at the Modesto and Turlock Irrigation Districts in Stanislaus County. Some of the incumbents at MID and TID have shown little respect for the union members who keep the lights on in those communities. IBEW 1245 aimed to change the… [Read More]
Figone recognized for 25 years of IBEW membership
Texas billionaire funds new initiative aimed at California public employees
A new pension initiative funded by out-of-state interests has been filed to amend the California Constitution to let cities reduce the pension benefits of government employees. Texas billionaire John Arnold provided the majority of the funding for this initiative, which backers hope to place on the November 2014 ballot. Arnold is credited with making three… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 negotiators share bargaining strategies
Photos by John Storey IBEW 1245 brought together union negotiators from many employers on Nov. 7 to discuss general strategies for bargaining. “Professional representation is what members expect from the union in contract negotiations, and IBEW 1245 maximizes our expertise in negotiations by including both staff and rank-and-file members on bargaining committees,” said Assistant Business… [Read More]
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