It is with a heavy heart that IBEW Local 1245 shares the news that one of our dearest brothers, Joedon McMasters, passed away transitioning to the next realm of his being. For those of you who knew him, worked with him, and laughed with him, you know how sad and happy we can all feel… [Read More]
Archives for March 2022
Support for Lineman Involved in Near-Fatal Train Collision
On March 10, longtime IBEW member and journeyman lineman Phil Merlino and his crew were involved in a near fatal, train/equipment collision in San Bruno, CA while working on the “The Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project (PCEP)” — upgrading and electrifying Caltrain’s 51-mile doubletrack commuter rail system from the 4th and King Caltrain Station in San… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Business Rep Assignment Changes
Please note the following changes to IBEW 1245 Business Rep assignments: Business Rep Mark Wilson will be working with PG&E T200/T300 members in Humboldt Division & Humboldt PP (includes Clearlake, Eureka, Fortuna, Humboldt, Lakeport, Pt. Arena, Ukiah) Business Rep Garrett Markwood will be supporting PG&E T200/T300 members in North Bay/Sonoma (includes Fortuna, Geyserville, Lakeville, Napa,… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Joseph Favalora
We deeply regret to announce the passing of six-year IBEW 1245 member Joseph Favalora, who was involved in a motorcycle accident and passed away at the hospital from his injuries. Brother Favalora, who worked for PG&E as an M&C Fitter out of the Concord Yard, was just 34 years old at the time of his… [Read More]
“IBEW Has Given Me Everything” — Business Rep Mark McCrea retires from the union
After seven years on staff and 38 years as an IBEW 1245 member, Business Rep Mark McCrea is retiring from the union this spring. “Mark has been a stalwart union man for nearly four decades. He’s served IBEW 1245 and our members extremely well as a Business Rep, and our union is stronger because of… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Member’s Teen Daughter Killed in Car Accident
Five-year IBEW 1245 member Rocky Cardona’s life changed in an instant when a car crash took the life of his 14-year-old daughter and put his wife into the hospital. Cardona’s late daughter Marissa was a talented softball player, and Brother Cardona was a regular fixture at all of her games, even when work took him… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Scholarship Program — Deadline Extended to May 15
2022 Sacramento Pin Dinner/Service Awards
Photos from the IBEW 1245 Pin Dinner at the Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln, Calif. on February 25, 2022
IBEW 1245 Members Reject Four-Year Contract Extension at NV Energy
The IBEW 1245 members at NV Energy have overwhelmingly rejected a four-year extension to the current collective bargaining agreement, which is set to expire in September of this year. Of the 407 IBEW 1245 members at NV Energy, 270 (66%) cast votes. The final vote tally was: YES: 24 (8.9%) NO: 245 (91.1%) Void:… [Read More]
PG&E, GM initiative will pilot use of electric vehicles to power homes in Northern California (via UtilityDive)
The two companies plan to test bidirectional charging technology – which would allow customers to send power from their vehicles to, for instance, a home – thereby enabling EVs to power essential home needs, while also contributing to electric reliability in PG&E’s footprint.