On July 25, campaign workers at Nevada Democratic Victory secured IBEW 1245 union representation. This new bargaining unit is made up of about 40 field organizers and regional organizing directors who work to mobilize voters in Nevada. As campaign organizers, they are hired early in an election year, with non-traditional schedules and workloads that grow… [Read More]
Archives for September 2022
IBEW 1245 Joins First Annual Reno LaborFest
This Labor Day, IBEW Local 1245 participated in the inaugural LaborFest in Reno, NV. Sponsored by the Northern Nevada Central Labor Council and its affiliates (including 1245), LaborFest is a celebration of the middle class and Nevada’s working families, with live music, food trucks, a beer garden, kids zone, and more – fun for the… [Read More]
Apply for the Ayeta Line School Scholarship
Two recipients will be selected this fall for an all-expenses-paid scholarship to VOLTA Line School in Oregon. Applications accepted Oct. 1-31.
Member Spotlight: Billy Atkins, Jr.
At 93 years young, PG&E Electrical Technician and IBEW 1245 member William “Billy” Atkins Jr is still on the job every day, choosing to continue working instead of riding off into the retirement sunset. The Utility Reporter caught up with Atkins at the PG&E Martin Service Center in Daly City where he works. Atkins, who… [Read More]
Letter Agreement 22-24: Correct SAP job code associated with the Subforeman A classification (cancels and supersedes 17-16)
This letter agreement cancels and supersedes Letter Agreement 17-16 to correct the SAP job code associated with the Subforeman A classification. The corrected changes are italicized.
Shasta Unit Meeting Date Change
Unit #3218, Shasta (USBR), will have their regularly scheduled meeting date moved from the third Tuesday of the month to the first Tuesday of the month. The meeting will take place at the regularly scheduled time 5:00 p.m. in the same location, Woody’s Brewing Company, 1257 Oregon Street, Redding CA. –Lou Mennel, IBEW 1245 Business… [Read More]
City of Redding, Palo Cedro/Frontier, and Burney September Unit Meetings Cancelled
The following unit meetings are cancelled for the month of September: Unit #3217, City of Redding – September 12 Unit #4011, Palo Cedro/Frontier – September 13 Unit #4015, Burney – September 13 –Dominic McCurtain, IBEW 1245 Business Rep
In Memoriam: Ron Borst
Fearless Union Leader at NV Energy It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our union brother, Ron Borst, on Sunday, September 4, 2022 of Labor Day weekend. Adam Weber, IBEW 1245 Business Representative currently representing IBEW 1245’s members at NV Energy wrote, “On Sunday, the world not only lost a… [Read More]
“We Are All Diablo Canyon” — IBEW 1245 Floods the Capitol to Push Climate Package Over the Finish Line
More than 100 IBEW 1245 organizing stewards, staff and executive board members gathered at the State Capitol in Sacramento in a show of force to demonstrate support for the Climate Package and Diablo Canyon.