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Archives for August 2018
Life After Janus
For months, national news outlets and pundits predicted that the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in…→
Study says California utilities should only pay for wildfires if they are negligent
In a 12-page report analyzing the costs of deadly wildfires in California, the Wharton Risk Manag…→
Press Release: Working Families Coalition Proposes Reducing Lawyer Fees on Wildfire Settlements
Contingency Fees Divert Billions from Wildfire Victims; Far Exceed Workers Comp and Malpractice Limi…→
Members Unanimously Ratify New Agreement at Port of Oakland
On June 21, IBEW 1245 members at the Port of Oakland unanimously ratified a new agreement by a vote…→
IBEW 1245 Members at PG&E Approve Two-Year Contract Extension
IBEW 1245 members at PG&E have overwhelmingly approved a two-year contract extension, with a 3%…→
IBEW 1245 on the Scene at Mendocino Complex Fire (PHOTOS)
The Mendocino Complex fire is now officially the largest fire in California history, burning over 30…→
Press Release: IBEW 1245 honors ‘Fire Victims Day’ amidst loss, but calls climate fight — not trial lawyers’ windfall — best way to do it
Union raises new doubts about seriousness of ‘Up From the Ashes’ trial lawyers’ coalition suin…→
California moves to preserve vehicle standards in face of EPA rollback
California struck back at the Trump administration’s plan to weaken automobile emission standards…→
August Lakeport and Ukiah Unit Meetings Cancelled
The Lakeport union meeting that was originally scheduled for August 7 and the Ukiah unit meeting sch…→