Archives for August 2018
Sept 27: Control the Pressure Gas Safety Summit
Associated Press: Environmental groups oppose energy choice ballot initiative
A ballot measure that would break up a monopoly in Nevada by electric utility NV Energy and instead create to a competitive market would hamper clean energy efforts, according to four environmental groups.
PG&E backs ratepayer financing plan for 2017 wildfire damage
Facing multibillion-dollar claims for damage done by last year’s Northern California wildfires, PG&E is pushing for a state-authorized financing plan to cover liability claims and compensate survivors.
Carr Fire Accident Claims the Life of IBEW 1245 Member Jairus Ayeta
It is with an exceedingly heavy heart that we announce the passing of IBEW 1245 member Jairus “Jay” Ayeta. Brother Ayeta, a PG&E GC apprentice lineman, was working to restore power in the Carr Fire zone when he was reportedly involved in a fatal off-road vehicle accident. He was just 21 years old. Brother Ayeta… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Opposes Effort to Derail California’s Fuel Efficiency Standards
Every American wants a brighter future for their families – but climate change threatens every single one of us, and President Trump’s attempt to block California’s fuel economy standards only serves to raise that threat level even higher. As the utility workers that power northern and central California, the members of IBEW 1245 are witnessing… [Read More]
Report: PG&E considers breaking up company to avoid wildfire liability
As PG&E is facing a tremendous liability over last year’s fires, breaking up the company could mean that only one unit has to declare bankruptcy.
IBEW 1245 Announces Scholarship Winners
The IBEW 1245 Executive Board is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s scholarship contest. Adam Garcia has won the Al Sandoval Memorial Scholarship essay-writing contest, and will receive a $2,500 scholarship, renewable for up to four years, which can be used for tuition at a certified and accredited university. Adam is the son of IBEW… [Read More]
Baseball Cap Sales Benefit Family of Local 1245 Member Who was Killed in Santa Rosa
In late June, the life of IBEW 1245 member Tim Gillaspie was cut short far too soon. Gillaspie, who worked as a PG&E Senior Compliance Inspector, was shot and killed while attending a dinner party in Rincon Valley with his family at a friend’s house. According to reports, the gunman, armed with two firearms and… [Read More]
Retired Business Rep John Stralla Visits Advisory Council
Back in 1970, the founder of IBEW 1245, Ron Weakley, hired a Local 1245 member named John Stralla to join the union staff as a business rep. Stralla was well known around the union as a dedicated member of the Local 1245 bargaining committee at Sierra Pacific (now NV Energy). He proceeded to serve the… [Read More]