Photos from the 2017 Pin Dinner in Sacramento on March 17, 2017
Archives for March 2017
Support the Family of Local 1245 Member Bryan Reger
Thirteen-year IBEW member Bryan Thomas Reger passed away suddenly on March 24, 2017 at the age of 38. Reger was employed as a Troubleman for Liberty Utilities at the time of his death. Brother Reger leaves behind a wife and four children, and they need plenty of support during this difficult time. The family has… [Read More]
Local 1245 Objects to PG&E’s Unilateral Decision to Add Local Office Service Reps to DOT Drug Testing Pool
On March 29, PG&E informed IBEW Local 1245 that it had made the unilateral decision to include approximately 220 local office customer service representatives and senior service representatives in the Department of Transportation pipeline drug testing pool. Local 1245 strongly objects to this. We do not believe that, under any sensible reading of the regulations,… [Read More]
Vote Yes on Measure K in Vallejo to Support Local 1245 Members at GVRD
Santa Rosa Retirees Club Supports Girls’ Athletic Program at Lower Lake High School
The IBEW 1245 Santa Rosa Retirees Club recently presented a $750 donation to Lower Lake High School. The donation will be used to support girls’ athletic programs. Retiree Red Olin graciously presented the check, and the students expressed their gratitude to IBEW 1245 and the retirees. –Mark McCrea, IBEW 1245 Business Rep
Trump repeals rule requiring federal contractors to disclose labor violations
The Obama-era rule was intended to prevent the government from contracting with businesses responsible for wage theft or workplace safety violations at any point within the last three years.
The Spillway Saga: IBEW members work to repair damage at Oroville Dam
For nearly 50 years, the Oroville Dam has provided critical flood control, valuable hydroelectric power and essential irrigation as a key component of the California State Water Project. But in February of 2017, all of that changed, and the Dam quickly transformed from a powerful resource to a potential threat. After a series of massive… [Read More]
2017 Merced Service Awards
Photos from the 2017 Pin Dinner in Merced on March 10, 2017
New Meeting Location for Lakeport Unit #3715
Unit #3715, Lakeport, has moved its unit meeting location to DJ’s Pizza, 16135 Main Street, Lower Lake, CA. The time and date will remain the same (first Tuesday of the month at 5pm). –Mark McCrea, IBEW 1245 Business Rep
In The Crosshairs: Local 1245 Public and Private Sector Shop Stewards prepare for battle
Labor unions are under attack, and working people are caught in the crosshairs. Fortunately, our Shop Stewards are on the front lines, ready for battle, and IBEW Local 1245 is working diligently to arm them with the tools and resources they need to protect and defend the union. In anticipation of the fights to come,… [Read More]