IBEW 1245 members are working tirelessly to propel Cheryl Cook-Kallio to victory in her race for State Assembly in District 16. They’re also working to support local ballot measures and labor-endorsed candidates that have committed to advocate on behalf of working families.
Archives for November 2016
How Elon Might Be Screwing This Up…
Just a few days ago, in making the case for the acquisition of Solarcity, Tesla confirmed its long term strategy of ‘expediting the move from a mine-and-burn hydrocarbon economy towards a solar electric company’. It’s a short statement that underlies an audacious goal; to radically transform the business model of ~3200 utilities providing electricity to 140M customers… [Read More]
Incident Reports: October, 2016
On August 1, a Utility Tree Service tree trimmer sustained a broken right tibia when a tree top he had cut swung into his body and struck him. At the time of the incident, the employee was tied into an oak tree and the butt of the tree top hit his leg. He was transported… [Read More]
Jerry Camacho Joins Local 1245 Staff
31-year member Jerry Camacho has joined the IBEW 1245 staff as a Business Representative. He will be working with members in Los Padres GC & Division, including Templeton, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria and Buellton, as well as King City & Salinas Division. Prior to coming on staff, Camacho worked as an electric crew foreman for… [Read More]