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Local 1245 to Sponsor Five Journeyman Teams and Three Apprentices at 2021 International Lineman’s Rodeo

IBEW 1245 is pleased to announce that we plan to sponsor lineman rodeo teams for the 2021 International Lineman Rodeo in Kansas City, scheduled to take place on October 16. We will begin accepting online applications beginning June 1. When the application period opens, interested teams and apprentices can apply at www.ibew1245.com/2021-rodeo-application. PG&E will hold… [Read More]

IBEW International Convention Rescheduled for May of 2022

IBEW International announced in early May that the convention will be postponed until 2022. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and acting pursuant to the newly amended Article XXVII of the IBEW Constitution, the International Executive Council, in consultation with International Secretary-Treasurer Kenneth W. Cooper and International President Lonnie Stephenson, adopted a resolution making temporary changes… [Read More]

IBEW 1245 Announces 2021 Scholarship Winners

The IBEW 1245 Executive Board is pleased to congratulate the winners of the union’s 2021 scholarship contest: Kyle Rossi, son of PG&E Gas Compliance Rep Ronald Rossi, has won the Sandoval Scholarship. Rossi will graduate from Central Valley High School in Ceres and anticipates attending University of the Pacific in Stockton. Ysabel Moreno, whose father,… [Read More]

Statement on the Passing of Jim (Hammer) Hayes

  We are so sorry to share that IBEW 1245 has lost our long-time coworker, brother and friend. Jim (Hammer) Hayes passed away on April 3rd due to complications from a hit-and-run motorcycle accident he suffered on March 23rd. He was surrounded by his loving wife Jody and his children Erin, Jim and Christy.  … [Read More]

Aileen Zuehlke Wins Quarterly Photo Contest

We are pleased to congratulate eight-year IBEW 1245 member Aileen Zuehlke, who has won the IBEW 1245 quarterly photo contest! Sister Zuehlke works as a Gas T&D utility worker for PG&E in Stockton. Ordinarily, Sister Zuehlke would be invited to the next Advisory Council meeting so that the union leadership can recognize her and present… [Read More]

IBEW 1245 Vice President Injured in Hit-and-Run

IBEW 1245 Vice President James “Hammer” Hayes was hit-and-run on the freeway in San Luis Obispo while riding his Harley Davidson. He has extensive left leg and foot injuries that will require multiple surgeries over the next few months as well as a small head injury which is stable at this time. Due to his… [Read More]

Update on IBEW 1245 Unit Meetings and Events for April

As new COVID infection rates and hospitalizations continue to decline, more and more counties are moving into less restrictive tiers, allowing for more group gatherings. The union has already begun planning for the return of our unit meetings, which will resume once restrictions have loosened to the point where we can safely and feasibly hold… [Read More]

Members Unanimously Ratify Three-Year Extension at Frontier Colusa/Shingletown

The IBEW 1245 members at Frontier Communications in Colusa/Shingletown have unanimously ratified a three-year extension to their current collective bargaining agreement. The extension replaces the “Pay for Performance” merit-based compensation with percentage-based wage increases of 1.75% effective first pay period following ratification in 2021, 1.75% effective March 6, 2022, and 1.75% effective March 5, 2023…. [Read More]