Last week, the National Labor Relations Board issued a set of decisions that directly impacts our health and our rights. The Board currently consists of four members, three of whom were appointed by President Trump. In a series of memos, the Board ruled that employers have no obligation to bargain with unions on issues… [Read More]
COVID-19 and Coronavirus News and Updates
Essential Worker Stories: Gary Zuniga
Eight-Year IBEW 1245 member Gary Zuniga, who works as a lineman for PG&E in Hayward, describes his experience as an essential worker on the job during COVID 19.
COVID 19 Workplace Resource Update via IBEW International
Essential Worker Stories: Ken Ward
16-year IBEW 1245 member Ken Ward, who works as a lineman for PG&E in San Francisco, describes his experience as an essential worker during COVID 19.
Hours and Hours of Power Towers — Local 1245 GC members team up for a hefty tower maintenance project
In early July, about two dozen IBEW members from PG&E began work on a large-scale tower re-insulation project, spanning from the Los Banos substation all the way to the Midway sub in Buttonwillow, about 120 miles away. “This job contains three different clearances on three different 500 kV lines,” explained GC Subforeman Gene Brock. “The… [Read More]
Union Hall Access During COVID 19
As part of our ongoing effort to keep members and staffers safe and healthy during the COVID 19 outbreak, access to our union hall and dispatch office are limited to the hours of 7am-9am, and 1pm-5pm. Temperature checks will be administered to all visitors and staff before being admitted into the union hall. Face coverings… [Read More]
Update on “LiveSafe” app and health checks at PG&E
IBEW 1245 has received a number of questions regarding PG&E’s new policy requiring members to use the “LiveSafe” program to report their daily health check. As always, the safety and security of our members remains our #1 priority, and while we are all working together to reduce the risk of infection as much as possible,… [Read More]
Line Clearance Tree Trimmers Report: Summer, 2020
desplazarse hacia abajo para español 2020 started out fast and furious, and Local 1245 had close to 6,000 Line Clearance Tree Trimmers (LCTTs) on property, picking up where things left off in 2019. Our members have done a tremendous job in tree removals, clearing 1,400 miles of line during the first half of the year,… [Read More]
Essential Worker Stories: Danielle Bonds
Four-year IBEW 1245 member Danielle Bonds, who works as a Customer Service Rep at PG&E’s Sacramento Contact Center, describes her experience as an essential worker during COVID 19.
August Unit Meetings Cancelled
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all IBEW 1245 unit meetings are cancelled for the month of August. If you have questions or concerns that you would ordinarily raise at your unit meeting, please feel free to contact your Business Rep.
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