On August 11, a contract crew working on a de-energized 500KV line in Corning had a crew member receive serious burns from induction. That lineman, IBEW 1245 member Sammy Randby, ended up being airlifted to UC Davis Burn Center in Sacramento for treatment. Over the course of the next week, Sister Randby received compassionate and… [Read More]
“Climbing the Ladder, and Bringing My Sisters Along” — Highlights from the IBEW International Women’s Conference
“I am STRONG! I am a LEADER! I am a WOMAN!“ IBEW’s 25th International Women’s Conference opened with a powerful start to a fired up delegation of IBEW women from all walks of life. The Women’s conference had a dynamic lineup of inspirational speakers, including US Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, US Department of… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Maria Joana Hernandez
We deeply regret to announce the passing of six-year IBEW 1245 member Maria Joana Hernandez. Sister Hernandez worked as an operating clerk for PG&E in Concord, and sadly lost her battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia just one day after her 39th birthday. The obituary below is republished from here: Maria Joana Hernandez was born on September… [Read More]
Remote Work at PG&E: Striking a Balance with R2-22-22
At the end of 2020, with many of our clerical members at PG&E working from home, the company came to IBEW 1245 interested in developing a Letter of Agreement around remote work for our members in CCO/Contact Center Operations. A few months later, PG&E came to 1245 to discuss a systemwide remote work agreement. Prior… [Read More]
Letter Agreement 22-25: Apprentice Welder GC Gas URA Hiring (modifies 305.5a)
The Company and the Union have been in discussions to improve our joint local hiring efforts and to staff Apprentice Welding Positions in General Construction Gas in an expeditious manner. Given the critical need for staffing these positions, the Company and Union agree that Apprentice Welder – GC – Gas (50010438) positions will be filled… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Stu Neblett
Stuart Edward Neblett died peacefully in his home sitting in front of his computer in Burney California. He was born April 21, 1943 to Dr. Edward and Margaret Neblett in Fresno, CA. He retired from PG&E as a telecommunications subforeman after 47 years with the company. A staunch union activist, Brother Neblett served on the… [Read More]
Letter Agreement R2-22-22: Remote Work
When employees are designated as Hybrid they will work remotely or at a PG&E headquarters, as assigned. Accordingly, the parties agree to the following provisions and/or modifications to the Clerical and Physical Labor Agreements.
New Agreement Approved at Lindmore Irrigation District
The IBEW 1245 members at Lindmore Irrigation District have approved a new three-year agreement, with general wage increases of 4% in 2023, 4% in 2024 and 4% in 2025. We secured two new holidays (December 24th and Martin Luther King’s Birthday), and an additional 2% in District’s contribution to employees’ 401k pension plan. Additional improvements… [Read More]
Sharing Best Practices at the IBEW Membership Development Conference and Organizing Training
IBEW 1245 organizing staffers Charlotte Stevens, Rick Thompson and Rene Cruz Martinez, along with Organizing Stewards Maria Renteria, Michael Tilden, Gordon Young, and Brandon Fosselman, represented Local 1245 at the IBEW International’s 2022 Membership Development Conference in San Antonio, TX. The conference was preceded by a three-day pre-conference organizing training, with options for newer and… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Members Approve Three-Year Agreement at South San Joaquin Irrigation District
On August 22, the IBEW 1245 members at South San Joaquin Irrigation District ratified a three-year agreement. The agreement includes general wage increases of 7% effective upon Board approval, with 3.5% in January of 2023 and 2024 (plus wage reopener language for 2023 and 2024, based on a CPI of 4.5% or higher). The union… [Read More]
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