Landis Marttila, who served as an IBEW 1245 business representative for 30 years, died at his home in San Francisco on June 9. “He was a union man and a colorful character who always had the members’ best interest at heart,” said Local 1245 Business Manager Bob Dean. “We will all miss him and offer… [Read More]
Retiree Perspective: The Fragility of Liberty Requires Continual Cultivation
Liberty is a fundamental principle of life. It is uniquely individual, but must include all. It is nonpartisan and accepts all beliefs. Because it is so embedded into the fabric of our lives, it is easy to take for granted. To perpetuate liberty, it must be nurtured and we can never lose sight of its… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Members at Moss Landing Maintain World’s Largest Lithium-Ion Battery Storage System
When IBEW 1245 member Edward Gill hired on at the Moss Landing Power Plant more than four decades ago, it looked and ran quite differently than it does today. “When I started in ’79, the facility was owned by Pacific Gas and Electric. And operation was a little different, because a lot of the guys… [Read More]
2021 International Lineman’s Rodeo Applications Now Being Accepted
Traveling Groundman Dies in Mini Excavator Accident
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of IBEW member Jonathan Cabrera, who died in a mini excavator accident near Eureka, CA while working for Rokstad Power on May 28th. Brother Cabrera was a traveling groundman out of IBEW 47, and he was just 24 years old at the time of… [Read More]
Winnemucca Retirees Club Supports Humboldt Volunteer Hospice
The Winnemucca Battle Mountain IBEW 1245 Retirees Club presented a check for $300 to Humboldt Volunteer Hospice, a local organization involved in end-of-life care in the Winnemucca community. “Local 1245 was instrumental in financially supporting this community donation,” said Michael Dean of the Retirees Club. “Many thanks go out to all those who support this… [Read More]
Update on IBEW 1245 Unit Meetings
As California gears up to fully re-open its economy next month, IBEW 1245 is preparing for the return of our 117 unit meetings and seven retirees club meetings. For units/clubs in counties with minimal restrictions and available venues, meetings may begin as soon as June. Other meetings may not resume until July due to logistics,… [Read More]
Seeking Members to Fill Vacant Advisory Council Seats
The IBEW 1245 Executive Board has announced the following vacancies on the Advisory Council: California Gas Transmission PG&E GC-at-Large 3 PG&E East Bay PG&E North Bay PG&E Sacramento Sacramento Regional Transit PG&E San Jose & City of Santa Clara PG&E Drum Division Generation PG&E De Sabla Division Members in good standing who wish to be… [Read More]
Seeking Candidates for Vacant Executive Board Seat
The IBEW 1245 Executive Board is seeking candidates to fill the vacant Southern Area board seat. Members must be currently employed at one the following properties in Southern Area to be eligible: San Joaquin-Clerical-PG&E San Joaquin-Physical-PG&E Merced Irrigation District Turlock Irrigation District Lindmore Irrigation District Coast Valley-Clerical-PG&E Coast Valley-Physical-PG&E City of Lompoc Pipeline Operations-Physical-PG&E City… [Read More]
William Garris Appointed As Local 1245 Vice President
The IBEW 1245 Executive Board has appointed 22-year IBEW 1245 member William Garris as the union’s new Vice President. Brother Garris, who works for PG&E as an electrician out of Pismo Beach, is filling the seat that was formerly held by the late Jim “Hammer” Hayes, who tragically passed away last month. Garris previously held… [Read More]
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