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COVID-19 Info Center

The latest pandemic news, updates, and need-to-know information for IBEW 1245 members

Letter Agreement R1-20-72: Division Electric Distribution Field Operations and Electric General Construction, Line Construction Holiday Stand-by

In recognition of the dedication and response of our employees and in conjunction with Company-Union discussions on this issue, the Company and Union have agreed to take additional steps to ensure that emergency and critical work continues while balancing social distancing considerations during this crisis through the creation of temporary Holiday stand-by provisions for work… [Read More]

Energy Trade Associations and Unions Call on Government Agencies to Prioritize Energy Workers for Voluntary Access to COVID-19 Vaccine

“With COVID-19 vaccines now nearing final approval and release, we are asking that your members designate our mission-essential workers as high priority for voluntary access to initial inoculation. These employees are highly specialized and cannot work from home or in isolation from others on the job site. The work they perform is critical to public… [Read More]

Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulations to Protect Workers from COVID-19 in Effect (via Dept. of Industrial Relations)

The regulations require that employers implement a site-specific written COVID-19 prevention program to address COVID-19 health hazards, correct unsafe or unhealthy conditions and provide face coverings. When there are multiple COVID-19 infections or outbreaks at the worksite, employers must provide COVID-19 testing and notify public health departments. The regulations also require accurate recordkeeping and reporting… [Read More]

COVID-19 FAQs — Updated (via OSHA)

This page includes frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

AB 841: A Win-Win for the IBEW, Job-Seekers, Students, the Environment, and the Economy

As the 2020 legislative session wound to a close, California lawmakers were presented with a unique, time-limited opportunity to put people back to work in good union jobs, building new clean vehicle infrastructure and making essential school improvements – while simultaneously protecting students, teachers and parents from the spread of COVID-19. AB 841 (Ting), backed… [Read More]

Letter Agreement 20-51: Gas Control Center – Extend Temporary Schedule & Alt HQ

The Company and Union have agreed to extend a temporary work schedule for all System Operators and temporary assignment of some System Operators to an alternate temporary headquarters (Vacaville, Brentwood Compressor Station (Brentwood Terminal), or the San Ramon Valley Conference Center) as detailed below:

Oct. 6: Outside Line General Membership Meeting

IBEW 1245’s Outside Line General Membership Meeting will resume on October 6 at 7pm. Due to the continued COVID 19 concerns and county ordinances, the meeting will take place at the Local 1245 Union Hall Parking Lot, on the east side of the building. If you plan on attending, please bring a chair and a… [Read More]