A U.S District Court in Texas today ruled that the Biden Administration does not have the authority to require federal employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and has placed a temporary injunction to block implementation of the government’s vaccine rule. This means that IBEW 1245 members working at federal properties, including the Western Area Power… [Read More]
COVID-19 Info Center
The latest pandemic news, updates, and need-to-know information for IBEW 1245 members
Support for Pregnant IBEW 1245 Member Who Lost Husband to COVID
Eleven-year IBEW 1245 member Nilda Garcia Holguin tragically lost her husband Carlos to COVID-19 complications, just a few short weeks after their wedding. Sister Holguin, who works for PG&E as a traffic control utility worker, is currently pregnant with the couple’s first child, and her family could use our support during this difficult time. Donations… [Read More]
Letter Agreement 22-02: Extension of LA 20-39-Sequestration Agreement
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]
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks COVID Vaccine ETS For Businesses With More Than 100 Employees
Today, the US Supreme Court blocked the Biden Administration’s COVID vaccine Emergency Temporary Standard (as implemented by OSHA) for businesses with more than 100 employees, while also declining to overturn the mandate for medical facilities that take Medicare or Medicaid payments. “Today’s decision affirms what we’ve been articulating since Day 1,” said IBEW 1245 Business… [Read More]
California to shorten COVID quarantine, isolation times following new CDC guidance (via SF Chronicle)
The new guidance shortens the isolation time from 10 days to five days for people infected with COVID-19 who are asymptomatic or who are no longer symptomatic.
Dec. 27, 2021: COVID-19 Mandate and Testing Update from Business Manager Bob Dean
Over the past two weeks, there have been some significant changes regarding COVID-specific workplace rules on both the federal and state levels. Click here for a brief summary, courtesy of IBEW 1245’s legal and bargaining teams.
Nov 19, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Update from IBEW 1245 Business Manager Bob Dean
There is good news on the subject of COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which should provide some sense of relief and clarity for our members.
Fed-OSHA Suspends COVID Vaccine Rule (via Cal-OSHA Reporter)
Fed-OSHA has halted enforcement and implementation of its controversial COVID vaccine mandate for employers with at least 100 employees. Acceding to a mandate from the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, to “take no steps to implement or enforce” the emergency temporary standard Fed-OSHA affirms that it will obey the order. Multiple lawsuits filed in… [Read More]
COVID-19 Claims Life of 19-Year IBEW 1245 Member Andrew Darby
It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the passing of 19-year IBEW 1245 member Andrew Darby, who lost his life to COVID-19 complications. Brother Darby, who worked for PG&E as a Distribution Gas System Operator in San Ramon, was extremely well-liked and respected by his co-workers. “We’re all in shock. It’s just… [Read More]
U.S. federal appeals court freezes Biden’s vaccine rule for companies (via Reuters)
A U.S. federal appeals court issued a stay Saturday freezing the Biden administration’s efforts to require workers at U.S. companies with at least 100 employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested weekly, citing “grave statutory and constitutional” issues with the rule.
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