We are unfortunately still seeing staggeringly high COVID-19 virus numbers throughout our jurisdiction, as well as all across the nation. As of this week, one in 1,000 Americans has died of COVID. News reports indicate that many California ICUs are near or at capacity, and the COVID case count statewide is three times higher than… [Read More]
Archives for December 2020
2021 PG&E Special Rates and Premiums
Letter Agreement 20-76: Working Foreman B, Insulations and Coating
The parties discussed the requirement, under Federal Regulations, that the classifications within the Paint (Insulation and Coatings), Line of Progression (LOP), be included in the Drug Free Pipeline Program (DOT covered). This was originally established in 1995 (LA-95-114). To enable the differentiation of Operator Qualification trainings assigned to the Working Foreman B (non-climbing), within the… [Read More]
Letter Agreement 20-75: Drone (UAV) Pilot Extension to LA-20-63
The Company and Union entered into Letter Agreement 20-63, which superseded LA-20-04 and extended the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Drones Pilot Program through December 31, 2020. While the parties continue to discuss the development of a system-wide UAV Drones program, the Company and Union have agreed to extend the expiration of LA-20-63, under the same… [Read More]
Letter Agreement 20-74: GCC Temporary Work Schedule 2nd Extension
The Company and Union entered into Letter Agreement 20-40, which created a temporary work schedule for all System Operators at the Vacaville Grid Control Center (GCC) and the temporary assignment of some System Operators to an alternate temporary headquarters in Rocklin. Letter Agreement 20-52 extended the terms of LA 20-40 through December 31, 2020. The… [Read More]
Gerstle, Balistreri Step Into New Union Staff Roles
Business Manager Bob Dean has announced the following staff promotions: Assistant Business Manager Bob Gerstle has been promoted to Senior Assistant Business Manager over PG&E electric and generation, filling the role that Dean vacated upon his appointment to Business Manager. “Bob has been doing a great job for a long time on the electric side… [Read More]
Letter Agreement 20-73: San Jose Contact Center
In accordance with Section 19.12 of the clerical agreement, the Company proposes the following options to address the impacts to affected Contact Center employees headquartered at 111 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, California:
Important Community Fund Update from the IBEW 1245 Executive Board
Because of concerns for the safety of our members during the COVID 19 pandemic, IBEW 1245 has been unable to safely hold unit meetings for most of 2020. We understand that our members still want to help their local communities and charities, but without Unit meetings there can be no motions to the Executive Board requesting… [Read More]
Ethan Stonecipher Joins Local 1245 Staff
Six-year IBEW member Ethan Stonecipher has joined the IBEW 1245 staff as a Business Rep. He will be working with members in outside construction. As a journeyman lineman, Brother Stonecipher has worked for a variety of contractors both within and outside of 1245’s jurisdiction. Prior to coming on staff, Stonecipher worked as a Quality Manager… [Read More]
Dalzell Steps Down, Bob Dean Appointed as Business Manager
After nearly 40 years on staff at IBEW 1245, including 15 years as Business Manager, Tom Dalzell has announced that he is stepping down from his union leadership role, and formally resigned from his position this morning. “This is a hard thing for me to do. I love this position, I love this job, and… [Read More]