On the heels of an MOU extension with no wage increases that also produced a negative result reopener due to the pandemic, Local 1245’s bargaining committee had their work cut out for them. Despite the general nature of bargaining with an employer still trying to recover from bankruptcy along with its revolving door of both… [Read More]
Archives for December 2021
2022 PG&E Shift Premium Calculations
Click here to see the 2022 IBEW Shift Premium Notification Letter
Sad news: SMUD retiree tragically passed away along with other family member
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of a current SMUD employee’s father who was a retired long-time SMUD employee. Manager of Substation Construction and Maintenance Kevin Chelini’s father, David Chelini, recently passed away along with 3 other members of their family in a tragic plane crash. The other family members were… [Read More]
Union Hall Holiday Hours
In observance of the upcoming Christmas, and New Year’s Day holidays the Local 1245 Union Hall will be closed on Friday, December 24th, and Friday, December 31st.
Job Opportunity: Operator Technician III-IV, NCPA Geothermal
Operator Technician III-IV Middletown, CA (NCPA Geothermal) The primary responsibilities of the Operator Technician is to operate, control, and accurately and reliably maintain mechanical and electrical equipment assets. The measure of accuracy and reliability is the safe, effective and efficient performance of the Facility. https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=01cff8a7-cd42-45d3-b493-b74de5cf25c0&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
In Memoriam: Alyssa Fernandez
It is with great sadness that we share the sudden death of IBEW 1245 member Alyssa Fernandez. Alyssa was a standout Customer Service Representative at PG&E San Jose Call Center. After a short hiatus away from PG&E, she returned to PG&E and most recently served as a Routine Field Clerk supporting Fleet. She was 29… [Read More]
Letter Agreement 21-47: URA Hiring for Electric Line Assistant and Utility Worker positions
The Company and Union have met regularly over the last several years to improve our joint local hiring efforts and to staff Electric Operations positions in an expeditious manner. Given the critical need for staffing these positions, the Company and Union agreed that it would continue to fill any vacant Electric Line Assistant (51863059) positions… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Member Christopher Landi Loses His Life to COVID
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of six-year IBEW 1245 member Christopher Landi. Brother Landi worked for PG&E as a GC Gas Utility Construction Inspector in the East Bay, and unfortunately lost his life to COVID-19 complications. His ex-wife Cheryl provided the following words: “It is with great sadness that… [Read More]