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Archives for December 2022
IBEW 1245 Members Respond to Humboldt County Earthquake
A massive 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Humboldt County in the early morning hours on December 20, its epicenter was about 15 miles from Fortuna. PG&E Electric Crew Foreman Tim Nickols was at home when the earthquake struck. “When I woke up it was shaking pretty extreme, violent,” said Nickols. “And I was thinking to myself,… [Read More]
Union Hall Hours for the Holidays
In observance of the holidays, the union hall hours are as follows: Friday, December 23 – 7:00am – 11:00am Monday, December 26 – Closed Friday, December 30 – 7:00am – 11:00am Monday, January 2 – Closed
Retiree Perspective: The Greening of Labor
Mississippi River down to a trickle. Tornado outbreaks in December from Oklahoma to Florida. Hurricanes coming one after another that batter Florida from Gulf to Atlantic. Snow storms dumping record amounts of snow. Record heat waves and droughts from California to Idaho. And what are the costs for these weather-related events? Mississippi shipping hampered delaying… [Read More]
Opinion: NV Energy’s proposal promotes state’s energy independence (via Reno Gazette Journal)
Nevadans depend on electricity to light their homes, power their businesses and charge their electronics. For many, electricity is the lifeline needed to run medical equipment or keep medicine. Yet Nevada has never faced a more serious threat to its electricity supply. When an extreme heat wave hit Western States in September, it created record… [Read More]
Letter Agreement 22-36: Stockton Materials Temporary Remote HQ Extension
Letter Agreement 21-60-PGE established a temporary remote reporting site at the Port of Stockton under Section 202.21 Remote Reporting of the Physical Agreement for Materials employees within the Warehouse Distribution department who are headquartered at 4101 South Airport Way, Stockton due to renovations of the headquarter facilities. Due to unforeseen circumstances, renovations which were anticipated… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Fred Ross, Jr. (1947-2022)
On November 20, 2022 IBEW 1245 organizer Fred Ross, Jr., passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He died at home surrounded by his family and friends. A legend in labor organizing circles, Brother Ross began his organizing career with the United Farm Workers (UFW) and later continued it with SEIU where he organized… [Read More]
Letter Agreement 22-35: IBEW HQ Relocation 2730 Gateway Oaks, Sacramento
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 Crown Plaza 2730 Gateway Oaks Drive, Sacramento, due to closure of this facility in Q4 2022, and have… [Read More]
Support PG&E Veterans ERG “Operation: Adopt A Family” in Fresno
IBEW 1245 member, Organizing Steward and Marine veteran, Thomas Mora, is hosting his annual “Operation: Adopt A Family” fundraiser for veteran families who are in need during the holiday season. Brother Mora has been hosting this fundraiser for the past seven years in order to make the season a little brighter for veterans that… [Read More]
Frontier Palo Cedro/Burney Unit Meetings Cancelled for December
Frontier Palo Cedro Unit #4011 and Frontier Burney Unit #4015 will be cancelling their unit meetings on December 13th. Meetings will resume as scheduled in January. –Dominic McCurtain, IBEW 1245 Business Rep