On August 27, the IBEW 1245 members unanimously ratified a new agreement with the City of Oakland.
The 24-month agreement will be in effect from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017 and includes an 8% general wage increase over the term, along with a 1% bonus. The agreement also has increased acting pay, increased compensatory leave, increased medical in-lieu pay, a commercial driver’s license premium, a clothing allowance and improved leave benefits.
–Al Fortier, IBEW 1245 Business Rep