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COVID-19 and Coronavirus News and Updates

UPDATE: IBEW 1245 Union Hall Access and Face Covering Requirements

Recent administrative decisions by the Governor and Cal OSHA have moved the state into a different posture regarding the requirement for face masks/coverings, as well as other COVID safety measures. The IBEW 1245 Union Hall will begin reflecting these changes on Monday June 21. Starting Monday, we will no longer have the security guard present… [Read More]

Update on IBEW 1245 Unit Meetings

As California gears up to fully re-open its economy next month, IBEW 1245 is preparing for the return of our 117 unit meetings and seven retirees club meetings. For units/clubs in counties with minimal restrictions and available venues, meetings may begin as soon as June. Other meetings may not resume until July due to logistics,… [Read More]

Update On IBEW 1245 Unit Meetings and Union Hall Access for May 2021

New COVID infection rates continue to decline, the vaccine is now available to all adults in California, and Gov. Newsom has announced that he expects to fully re-open the economy by June 15. Nearly 40% of California residents are already fully vaccinated, but we must remain vigilant in protecting those who are not yet vaccinated… [Read More]

Update on IBEW 1245 Unit Meetings and Events

As new COVID infection rates and hospitalizations continue to decline, more and more counties are moving into less restrictive tiers, allowing for more group gatherings. The union has already begun planning for the return of our unit meetings, which will resume once restrictions have loosened to the point where we can safely and feasibly hold… [Read More]

California Utility Workers Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

Ever since the COVID-19 vaccine first became available, IBEW 1245 has been aggressively advocating on behalf of our members who wish to receive the vaccine, in order to allow them to have access to it as soon as possible. Previously, utility workers were categorized as 1C in the vaccine priority schedule, but thanks in large… [Read More]

IBEW 1245 Member Alfredo Gonzalez-Nieto Loses Life to COVID-19 / El miembro de IBEW 1245 Alfredo González-Nieto pierde la vida a consecuencia de COVID-19

Desplácese hacia abajo para español It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the passing of 19-year IBEW 1245 member Alfredo Gonzalez-Nieto, who lost his life to COVID-19 this week. Brother Gonzalez-Nieto worked as a line clearance tree trimmer for Mowbray’s on SMUD property. He was extremely well-respected by his co-workers, who raised… [Read More]

Letter Agreement 21-11: Sequestration Extension

The Company and Union entered into Letter Agreement 20-39 which identified steps the Company has taken to ensure that emergency and critical work continues during the COVID-19 health crisis. Specifically, the Company and Union agreed to seek employee volunteers in Electric, Gas and Generation operations to remain sequestered at onsite work locations, if needed. The… [Read More]

COVID Vaccine FAQs

UPDATED March 11, 2021 What is IBEW 1245’s position on the COVID-19 vaccine? The union understands that our membership may have mixed feelings about the vaccine. Local 1245 respects each and every union member’s right to make their own decisions about whether to take the vaccine. All currently available data indicates that widespread vaccination is in… [Read More]