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Archives for May 2019
As California Wildfire Season Looms, Finding Tree Trimmers Is a New Problem (via NY Times)
Beyond the tight labor market, there is the challenge of enlisting a certain kind of worker for the difficult and dangerous job. To trim trees well, especially the 200-footers in the Sierra Nevada forests, contractors must be strong and agile, and able to handle fear and adrenaline surges.
Disaster deal with billions for California wildfire relief passes Senate (via SF Chronicle)
The Senate passed a long-delayed disaster relief package Thursday that includes billions of dollars for victims of wildfires in California, after senators agreed to leave out money for the southern-border crisis and President Trump dropped his resistance to more funding for Puerto Rico.
Job Opportunity: Power Generation Superintendent, Shelter Cove Resort Improvement District (RID) 1
The Shelter Cove Resort Improvement District (RID) 1 is looking for a Power Generation Superintendent. If you are looking to work in one of California’s most beautiful spots, the northern Lost Coast awaits. The Shelter Cove RID1 needs to find that perfect fit and is looking for someone who doesn’t want to be just a… [Read More]
Exhibit X Wage Rates, 4th Edition — Updated May, 2019
2019 Oroville Service Awards
Photos from the IBEW 1245 Pin Dinner in Oroville on May 11, 2019
PG&E gets approval for $105 million fire victim housing fund (via SF Chronicle)
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali allowed PG&E to establish the fund despite criticism from wildfire victims’ attorneys who argued the amount falls far short of what the company should provide.
PG&E says it will build Paradise power lines underground (via Sacramento Bee)
Facing intense pressure to eliminate fire risks, PG&E said Wednesday night it plans to rebuild the electric distribution system in devastated Paradise with underground power lines.
May 29: PG&E Bankruptcy Briefing for IBEW 1245 Retirees
Attention IBEW 1245 Retirees in and around Sacramento and the Bay Area, You’re invited to a special briefing on the PG&E Bankruptcy, led by IBEW 1245 Sr. Assistant Business Manager Bob Dean. The briefing will be held on Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 from 10am to 11am at the 1245 Union Hall located at 30 Orange… [Read More]
Support PG&E Operating Clerk Whose Daughter Was Killed in a Car Crash
Our hearts go out to 33-year IBEW 1245 member and PG&E Senior Operating Clerk Eltanalia “Tammy” Kinard, whose 23-year-old daughter, Taima, was tragically killed in a car accident just a few days shy of her college graduation. Sister Kinard and her family could use our support during this difficult time. A system-wide vacation sale has… [Read More]
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