Over the summer, IBEW 1245 clerical members, with support from temporary Business Rep Rey Mendoza, took action to re-establish the union’s clerical unit in Fresno. The newly re-established unit has only had two meetings so far, but is already proving to be an active and successful unit. “We worked hard to provide a relaxed setting… [Read More]
Archives for October 2014
New Contract Ratified at Foster Wheeler
IBEW 1245 members working at Foster Wheeler ratified a new agreement by a vote of 8-6 with all 14 members of the unit casting votes. The agreement provides for: Three year term, 10/16/2014 through 10/15/2017. 7.5% wage increases over the term (2.75%, 2.25% and 2.5%) plus a 2.5% lump sum payment, based on straight time… [Read More]
Election 2014: Local Races Make a Difference
“All politics is local.” This phrase is more than just a popular adage, it’s a truism that can mean the difference between a quality union contract and a series of concessions and takeaways. Just look at the City of Redding, where an IBEW-endorsed candidate for city council lost by just eight votes — and the… [Read More]
Tee Time: IBEW 1245 Hosts 27th Annual Golf Tournament
The sun was just peeking over the horizon as 73 golfers teed off at the 27th Annual Perry Zimmerman Golf Tournament, hosted by IBEW 1245 Business Manager Tom Dalzell. The easy-play, 18-hole event is an activity that both experienced and novice golfers can enjoy, and the flawless weather and great company ensured it was a… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Members Raise $2,500 for Stroke/Heart Health Walk-a-Thon
34 members of IBEW 1245 from the PG&E San Jose Contact Center came together as “Team San Jose CC” at the American Heart Association’s 5k Heart and Stroke Walk in San Jose on October 11. The team raised more than $2,500 for the charity, collected and donated in honor of late IBEW Business Rep Debbie… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Wins Top Labor Journalism Awards
IBEW 1245 won four top awards in the 2014 labor journalism competition sponsored by the International Labor Communications Association, including the organization’s coveted Steinbock Award — the highest single award for journalistic excellence — for the story “Brother’s Keeper,” written by Communications Director Eric Wolfe.“Brothers Keeper,” which appeared in the third quarter 2013 issue of… [Read More]
New Training Helps Safety Stewards Sharpen Their Peer Communications Skills
For many members and stewards on the physical side of IBEW 1245, writing, practicing and delivering speeches isn’t something they do every day…. And there’s usually a reason for that. “I used to be scared to death of public speaking. Just the idea of it was horrific to me,” said Dan Mayo, a seasoned Hold… [Read More]
Memorial Service for Debbie Mazzanti: November 12
The family, friends and co-workers who knew and loved IBEW 1245 Business Representative Debbie Mazzanti will be celebrating her life and memory on Wednesday, November 12, starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Local 1245 hall, 30 Orange Tree Circle in Vacaville. Lunch will be served after the memorial service, and all are welcome to attend… [Read More]
November Vacaville/Sacramento Retirees Meeting Cancelled
Please note that the November 12th meeting of the Vacaville/Sacramento retiree club chapter, originally scheduled to take place at the IBEW 1245 union hall, has been cancelled. The next retirees meeting will take place the second Wednesday in January.
New Lines of Progression for Gas Pipeline Operations and Maintenance T&D
The Gas Pipeline Operations and Maintenance T&D joint ad hoc committee is preparing to begin presentations across PG&E’s jurisdiction to inform members about the new updates to their job definitions and lines of progression (LOP) as outlined in Letter Agreement 14-40. Click here to view LA 14-40 and related Letter Agreements. The new LOP merges Gas Measurement &… [Read More]