Whenever other IBEW locals are under attack, Local 1245 never hesitates to dispatch our own activists to assist our brothers and sisters in their fight. Now, as Local 1245 members in Nevada are facing a massive attack of their own, IBEW locals from all around the country, including many locals that we’ve supported in the… [Read More]
Archives for October 2018
Members Approve New Agreement at U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
IBEW 1245 members employed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation at Shasta Dam, Folsom Dam, New Melones Dam, Friant Dam, Sacramento and Tracy have overwhelmingly ratified a new agreement. The final vote was 96% yes to 4% no, with 90% of the members voting. The three-year agreement includes general wage increases of 2.78% in 2019,… [Read More]
Outside Line Report: October, 2018
WORK PICTURE The work picture throughout our jurisdiction remains very strong with no end in sight for both California and Nevada. Throw in the Carr and Mendocino fires this summer and we have had more work than imaginable. All our members and travelers who came out to assist in those restoration efforts need to be… [Read More]
Vegetation Reduction Plan To Draw Thousands of Additional Tree Trimmers Into 1245 Jurisdiction / El Plan de reducción de la vegetación traerá miles de podadores de árboles adicionales a la jurisdicción del Local 1245.
Desplácese hacia abajo para español. Shortly after the first of September, PG&E announced an Accelerated Wildfire Risk Reduction plan to begin immediately, with the intent to bring in an additional 3,000 to 4,000 workers to take part in removing trees and other vegetation. To put this into perspective, Local 1245 has around 1,800 Line Clearance… [Read More]
CPUC Adopts New Methodology to Level the Playing Field for CCA and Utility Customers
In a stunning victory for IBEW 1245 members and the customers that they serve, the California Public Utilities Commission has unanimously approved an alternative proposed decision on modifying the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (PCIA). This newly adopted methodology will alleviate the unfair cost shifting that has plagued California’s energy marketplace for years. The PCIA is the fee… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Members Win 2018 International Lineman’s Rodeo
For the second time in five years, an IBEW 1245 team won first place overall at the International Lineman’s Rodeo, which takes place every year just outside of Kansas City. The winning team, comprised of PG&E Linemen Dustin Curry, Jacob “Floppy” Hunt and Jordan Chene, beat out 219 other journeyman lineman teams from around the… [Read More]
Teeing Off: IBEW 1245’s 31st Annual Golf Tournament
One hundred and twenty-six golfers hit the greens on October 6, 2018 for IBEW 1245’s 31st annual golf tournament, which took place at Cypress Lakes Golf Course in Vacaville. The annual golf tournament is one of Local 1245’s oldest and most beloved traditions. The easy-play, 18-hole event is open to all Local 1245 members and retirees,… [Read More]
In a first, PG&E cuts power to 60,000 to prevent wildfires during wind storm
Pacific Gas & Electric cut off electricity service to nearly 60,000 people on Sunday in a new attempt to prevent wildfires across Northern California service area during high winds and dry conditions.
Letter Agreement 18-20: Updated JDLOP for GC Station, Substation and Hydro
IBEW 1245 Endorsements for the November 2018 General Election
The rapid changes to the utility industry have unleashed new forces that threaten our members’ jobs like never before. As a result, IBEW 1245 is focused on finding political leaders who support out priorities, and are committed to protecting our work, jobs and wages. We understand that there are many other issues that matter to Local… [Read More]