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Archives for November 2016
Explanation of Changes in the New PG&E Tentative Agreement
Below, please find links to two letters from the Company outlining the changes in the new Tentative Agreement. One letter pertains to Physical, and the other pertains to Clerical. Each letter is followed by two attachments; Attachment A contains the specific changes to each relevant contract section, and Attachment B contains the changes to benefits. Physical… [Read More]
New Proposals for Gas & Electric Service Crews
In conjunction with the Tentative Agreement (TA) with PG&E that was reached earlier this week, the Company also presented new proposals for gas and electric service crews to the ad hoc committees handling those issues. The new proposals continue to require the Company to honor Section 212 of the contract in all call-outs, and now include… [Read More]
Reno/Sparks Retirees Donate to Evelyn Mount’s Food Bank
IBEW Local 1245’s Reno/Sparks Retirees Club donated $444 — comprised of club funds as well as collections from a hat pass — to Evelyn Mount’s Community Outreach Food Bank. Photo by Chip Chadwick
Temporary Meeting Location Change for Concord Unit #2316
Due to renovations at the regular meeting place, Concord Unit #2316 will be meeting in a different location this month. The November 10 meeting will take place at Round Table Pizza, 3375 Port Chicago Hwy #57, Concord, CA 94520. Time will remain the same. –Mike Adayan, IBEW 1245 Business Rep
Letter Agreement 16-46: Absorb overpayment made to Oakport Lineman
Letter Agreement 16-45: Implement ARCOS with Title 200 Physical employees in the IT Maintenance department
Health & Safety Report: October, 2016
International Convention Safety Report: Several safety-related resolutions were brought up at the IBEW international convention in St. Louis. Proposals included encouraging the use of web-based accident reporting called Form 173 on the International Union website; increasing awareness on the hazards of radio frequency exposure through emitters and to report exposures to employers and the union; and… [Read More]
Tentative Agreement Reached at PG&E
On November 1, Local 1245 reached tentative agreement with PG&E on the terms of a new four-year agreement (2016-2019). The terms of the general agreement are simple: Four-year agreement: 1/1/2016 through 12/31/2019 3% on earnings, retroactive to 1/1/2016, for active employees and 2016 retirees General wage increase of 12.5% (3%, 3%, 3.25%, 3.25%). The compounded… [Read More]
Dead Trees Keep Tree Trimmers Busy / Los árboles secos mantienen ocupados a los podadores de árboles
Para español, desplazarse hacia abajo The enormous volume of dead trees continues to be the focus for line clearance tree trimmers. The bark beetle infestation, which is due to the years-long drought, is the primary factor. If California does not get “normal” freezes this winter, the problem will continue and worsen. While the issue… [Read More]