We regret to announce the passing of 11-year IBEW member Fermin Alvarado, who tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident. Brother Alvarado was a line clearance tree trimmer working for Bravo Tree, and served as an IBEW 1245 safety steward. He was also a beloved father, son and uncle. The family could use our… [Read More]
Benefits of Becoming an “A” Member — Pension Benefit Fund Overview (via IBEW International)
California energy players fear isolation, reliability impacts as SPP eyes Western market expansion (via UtilityDive)
As the Southwest Power Pool’s efforts to expand its footprint into the West begin to gain traction, some experts in California are concerned that the state could find itself isolated, and potentially lose access to renewable energy resources and power imports that are critical to the state’s electric grid. The West is one of the… [Read More]
Reaching New Heights at the 2023 IBEW/PG&E West Coast Lineman’s Rodeo
Eighteen journeyman teams and 32 apprentices showed off their skills at the highly anticipated 2023 IBEW/PG&E West Coast Lineman’s Rodeo. This exciting, family-oriented annual event gives linemen the opportunity to compete against other linemen in a series of events designed to simulate real-life scenarios and demonstrate the skills that they use on the job every… [Read More]
Letter Agreement 23-18: Update to JDLOP – Division Garage
Attached is the updated Job Definitions and Lines of Progression (JDLOP) for Section 600.05, Exhibit VI-D, for the Division Garage Departments including Gas Transmission and Storage Department. The update integrates changes from General Negotiations and the results of various Letters of Agreement and precedent setting grievance decisions. It is not the intent of the parties… [Read More]
A Race Against Time: IBEW 1245 Members Clear Transformers as Tulare Lake Flooding Escalates
Tulare Lake is suddenly underwater again, for the first time in 40 years. As the lake continues to fill, IBEW 1245 crews have been working tirelessly to remove dozens of heavy padmount transformers that are currently or soon to be underwater.
Four-Year Agreement Approved at TMWA
The IBEW 1245 members at Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) voted to approve a new four-year collective bargaining agreement. 104 of the 117 eligible members cast votes; 84 voted Yes, and 20 voted No. TMWA’s Board of Directors voted unanimously on May 18 to accept the ratified agreement. General wages increases include 1% upon ratification;… [Read More]
2023 Redding Pin Dinner / Service Awards
Photos from the IBEW Local 1245 Redding Pin Dinner in Redding, Calif. on May 12, 2023
Letter Agreement 23-21: Vegetation Operations Inspector Classification
The Company and Union have been working collaboratively regarding Vegetation Management work in PG&E’s service territory. As part of the continued partnership, the Company and Union have agreed to create a new classification, Vegetation Operations Inspector (“VO Inspector” – SAP Code 53095036). The VO Inspector classification will be incorporated into the Job Definitions and Lines… [Read More]
Letter Agreement 23-20: Revised VMI and SVMI Classifications
The Company and Union have been working collaboratively regarding Vegetation Management work in PG&E’s service territory. As part of the continued partnership, the Company and Union have agreed to revise the Vegetation Management Inspector (“VM Inspector” – SAP Code 52712468) and Senior Vegetation Management Inspector (“Sr. VM Inspector” – SAP Code 52435198) classifications. This Letter… [Read More]
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