Eight-year IBEW 1245 member Elyon Motu is the winner of this quarter’s photo contest. Brother Motu, who works for PG&E as a GC Gas Construction Operator, was unable to accept his $500 award in person, so his prize check was issued to him by mail. All IBEW 1245 members in good standing are eligible to… [Read More]
Archives for April 2023
Job Opportunity: Journeyman Lineman, City Light & Power (Travis AFB)
City Light& Power, Inc. (CLP) is looking for qualified Maintenance Electrical Workers (Journeyman Lineman) to work on the electrical system at Travis Air Force Base location. CLP has built a reputation as an innovative, reliable, and responsive private Utility Development Leader. We are dedicated to providing the best services and we know that starts with… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Gerald Bruce Pachie
Gerald Bruce Pachie passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the age of 79. He was born and raised in Middletown, California. Bruce was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He served in Vietnam for which he received multiple awards: 2 Purple Hearts, Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal… [Read More]
“Making a Difference in Our Communities” — Local 1245 Organizers Join California State Association of Electrical Workers Legislative Conference and Lobby Day
IBEW 1245 registrars, including staffers Rene Cruz Martinez, Charlotte Stevens and Melissa Echeverria, as well as Organizing Steward Lead Alvin Dayoan, joined Business Manager Bob Dean and Assistant Business Manager Hunter Stern at the CA State Association of Electrical Workers (CSAEW) Legislative Conference in Sacramento. The three-day conference focused on advancing legislative priorities for IBEW… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Joins Dolores Huerta’s 93rd Birthday Celebration
On April 11, 2023, IBEW 1245 Executive Board members Cecelia De La Torre, Willie Garris, and Scott Huddelson joined Business Manager Bob Dean and several 1245 staffers to celebrate the 93rd birthday of labor legend Dolores Huerta. True to her roots, Huerta’s birthday celebration also served to support the Dolores Huerta Foundation, which is committed… [Read More]
In Memoriam: James “Jimbob” D’Avanzo
James Nicholas D’Avanzo of Sun City, Arizona, passed away April 16, 2023. He was born in Riviera Beach, Florida on April 18, 1955. Jimmy graduated from Okeechobee High School in 1973. He was married to Sylvia R. D’Avanzo on September 14, 1974 in Okeechobee, Florida. Jimbob worked as a Journeyman Lineman for 45 years and… [Read More]
2023 Fresno Pin Dinner / Service Awards
Photos from the IBEW 1245 Pin Dinner in Fresno, CA on April 14, 2023
2023 Bakersfield Pin Dinner / Service Awards
Photos from the IBEW 1245 Pin Dinner in Bakersfield, CA on April 15, 2023
Vegetation Management Work Ramps Up After Rocky First Quarter / Aumentan los trabajos de Manejo de la Vegetación después de un primer trimestre incierto
haga clic aquí para español The first quarter for 2023 was challenging and eventful for IBEW 1245’s Vegetation Management (VM) members and staff, stemming from unusual weather patterns and the 2022 year-end budget and consolidation efforts made by PG&E, both of which had a direct impact in some of the areas we represent. We are… [Read More]
“The Most Qualified” – IBEW 1245 Crews Replace Transmission Towers in Vallejo Marshland
“The importance of safety cannot be overstated, and the training we receive makes us the most qualified workforce to complete this work without incident.”