37-year IBEW 1245 member Lewis Pence, who works as a maintenance crew leader (hydro) at PG&E in Tiger Creek, describes his experience on the job during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Essential Worker Stories
In this new video series, IBEW 1245 members share their experiences as essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scroll down to view our essential worker stories. More videos coming soon, stay tuned!
Essential Worker Stories: Richard Porter
Five-year IBEW 1245 member Richard Porter, who works as a welder at Sunoptics, describes his experience on the job during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Essential Worker Stories: Garrett Smith
23-year IBEW 1245 member Garrett Smith, who works as an Electric Troubleman for NV Energy, describes his experience as an essential worker on the job during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Essential Worker Stories: Dale Brewer
27-year IBEW 1245 member Dale Brewer, who works as an Electronic Technician for AC Transit, describes his experience as an essential worker on the job during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Essential Worker Stories: James Barry
17-year IBEW 1245 member James Barry, who works as a Gas Crew Foreman ARC for PG&E, describes his experience as an essential worker on the job during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Essential Worker Stories: Jose Sanchez-Beltran
In this bilingual video, 14-year IBEW 1245 member Jose Sanchez-Beltran, who works as a line clearance tree trimmer foreman for Wright Tree, describes his experience as an essential worker on the job during the COVID-19 pandemic. En este video bilingue, el miembro de 14 años de IBEW 1245, José Sánchez-Beltrán, que trabaja como capataz de… [Read More]
Essential Worker Stories: Oni Brown
10-year IBEW member Oni Brown, who works as a utility supervisor at the City of Vallejo’s water department, compares his experience during Hurricane Katrina with his experience working during COVID-19.
Essential Worker Stories: Marty Marshall
14-year IBEW 1245 member Marty Marshall, who works as a gas serviceman for NV Energy, describes his experience as an essential worker on the job during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Essential Worker Stories: Rafael Burgos
19-year IBEW 1245 member Rafael Burgos, who works as a stationary engineer at the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, describes his experience as an essential worker on the job during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Essential Worker Stories: Kay Joy Hardiman
19-year IBEW 1245 member Kay Joy Hardiman, who works as an operating clerk for PG&E, describes her experience as an essential worker on the job during the COVID-19 pandemic.