On March 13, the IBEW Local 1245 members employed at Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative unanimously approved a new agreement by a vote of 22-0.
The four-year agreement includes general wage increases of 3% in the first year, 2.5% in the second year, 3% in the third year and 2.5% in the fourth year. No other changes were made to the contract. The company wants to be able to reopen if health care costs increase by 10% or more in one year. Wages will also be opened for discussion if the medical opener is triggered.
The bargaining committee consisted of members Rob Azevedo, Erica Skutt-Johnson, Darrell Housel and Chaz Riggs.
–Adam Weber, IBEW 1245 Business Rep