The IBEW 1245 members working at Island Energy have voted unanimously to approve a new three-year agreement. The agreement includes general wage increases of 5% in 2022, 4% in 2023, and 3% in 2024. Additionally, standby duty will now be split into a daily amount, and the deferred compensation plan matching contribution will increase to… [Read More]
Archives for August 2022
Three-Year Agreement Approved at City of Healdsburg
The IBEW 1245 members at the City of Healdsburg approved a new three-year agreement by a vote of 32-11. The MOU has already been approved by the City Council, and wages went into effect and retroactively paid back to July 1. The new agreement includes: Mutual Assistance rate of pay increased to double time rate… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Members at City of Berkeley Approve Three-Year Agreement
After several months of contentious negotiations, the IBEW 1245 bargaining committee reached a tentative agreement with the City of Berkeley on a three-year successor MOU. The tentative agreement was ratified by the membership with an 88% approval vote. The agreement provides for 3% general wage increases in year one, 3% in year two, and 1%… [Read More]
The Data is in: A Majority of Workers Support Unionization (via IBEW International)
“More and more, workers are fed up with the status quo,” said International President Lonnie R. Stephenson. “And those workers are finding that joining together in union is the best way to go in order to truly have a voice on the job.”
In Memoriam: Jorge Soria
It is with heavy heart that IBEW Local 1245 reports the passing of 17-year IBEW 1245 member Jorge Soria, who lost his life in a workplace accident on Aug 24 at the age of 47. Brother Soria, a skilled worker with many years of line clearance tree trimming experience, was working for Davey Tree Surgery… [Read More]
Letter Agreement 22-21: Update to Division and General Construction Master Apprenticeship Agreement (supersedes 21-16)
This Letter of Agreement and attached revised Master Apprenticeship Agreement supersedes the previous Division and General Construction Master Apprenticeship Agreement (LA R1-21-16-PGE). This agreement updates and clarifies the provisions of Section G (Status of Apprentices) as well as incorporates new language under Section I (Filling Journeyman Vacancies) to clearly define a provisional placement process.
Letter Agreement 22-20: HQ Relocation- 3401 Crow Canyon, San Ramon
In accordance with Sections 19.12 of the Clerical agreement and 206.12 of the Physical agreement, the parties have discussed headquarter reassignment for IBEW represented classifications within both the Clerical and Physical agreements who are currently headquartered at 3401 Crow Canyon Blvd., San Ramon, due to closure of this facility in Q2 2022, and have agreed… [Read More]
Utility Reporter Printing Error
Due to a printer error, some members may have received this quarter’s IBEW 1245 union newspaper (The Utility Reporter) with the wrong first name listed on the address. We regret and apologize for this mistake, and we are working to ensure it doesn’t happen again. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us… [Read More]
Diverse Transmission Supporters, Including IBEW 1245, Submit Comments on FERC’s Proposed Planning Rule (via ACEG)
“Today, large-scale build-out of transmission infrastructure will get more clean energy on the grid faster than any other step we can take. Unfortunately, roadblocks to transmission expansion remain. Building the modernized grid we need will generate high-quality jobs here in the U.S. Almost all transmission work—construction, O&M work, transmission planning, engineering, logistics— is domestic. New… [Read More]
Pre-Order Your ‘Gearheads Gathering’ Tee Shirt
By popular demand, our limited edition ‘Gearheads Gathering’ tees are now available for pre-order! Shirts are $25 plus $5 shipping, and will be mailed out after the car show on Oct. 1. Order your shirt by calling 707-452-2730. For more details on the Gearheads Gathering, click here.