IBEW 1245 member Freddie Hewitt, a PG&E Gas Compliance Rep from San Carlos, was attacked last month while on the job; a random passer-by on the street stabbed Hewitt in the neck, hitting his jugular. Thanks to quick action from his co-worker and medical team, Hewitt thankfully survived the attack and is now on a… [Read More]
Archives for August 2022
California would loan PG&E $1.4 billion to keep nuclear plant open under Newsom proposal (via Sacramento Bee)
California would loan PG&E Corp. up to $1.4 billion to keep the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant open for another 10 years under a proposal from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
“An Experience of a Lifetime” – Highlights from the California Labor Federation’s 2022 Biennial Convention
“The California Labor Federation’s 2022 Biennial convention was an inspiring mix of honoring legends that paved the way within the movement, and hope as upcoming generations grabbed the baton to fight on. Local 1245 Organizing Stewards Quentin Hunter, Juan Montoya, and Serena Moss attended as delegates along with members of the union’s staff and Executive… [Read More]
October 1: IBEW/PG&E Gearheads Gathering (Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show)
Registration is open to active and retired IBEW 1245 members as well as active and retired PG&E employees.
In Memoriam: Salvador Escamilla
We are extremely saddened to report the sudden and tragic passing of Salvador (Sal) Escamilla, a 12-year member of IBEW 1245. Brother Escamilla was working for PG&E as a substation maintenance electrician out of San Francisco Martin Service Center, and was well-loved and respected by his co-workers. Brother Escamilla is survived by his wife and… [Read More]
Not so fast: California’s last nuke plant might run longer (via Associated Press)
An aggressive push toward renewable energy has run headlong into anxiety over keeping the lights on in California, where the largest utility is considering whether to try to extend the lifespan of the state’s last operating nuclear power plant.
California scorns fossil fuel but can’t keep the lights on without it (via POLITICO)
Faced with a fragile electrical grid and the prospect of summertime blackouts, the state agreed to put aside hundreds of millions of dollars to buy power from plants that are scheduled to shut down as soon as next year. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 1245, a labor union, sees the energy package as a… [Read More]
“Complacency Kills” — IBEW 1245 ‘Hold the Pull’ Summit Prepares Stewards to Stand Up for Safety
More than one hundred IBEW 1245 safety stewards from 15 different properties across California and Nevada, along with members of the 1245 Executive Board and staff, gathered for the annual “Hold the Pull” Safety Summit in Vacaville, California to renew their commitment to the peer-to-peer safety program that has become a national model. IBEW 1245… [Read More]
Members Approve Four-Year Agreement at Yuba Water Agency
The IBEW 1245 members at Yuba Water Agency approved a new four-year agreement with a 5% general wage increase on July 1 of 2022 and 2023, and a wage reopener for years three and four. The union secured additional market adjustments for the Supervising Comm Tech, Supervising Elec Tech, and Senior Operator classifications. The agreement… [Read More]