Sixteen-year IBEW 1245 member Steve Lange doesn’t consider himself to be a “political person.” But when the union presented him with a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with California’s new governor, he couldn’t pass up the chance. Lange, a Paradise, CA native who has been working in the Camp Fire zone since… [Read More]
Steve Lange Represents IBEW 1245 at Gov. Newsom’s First State of the State Address
“Bridging the Divide” at the 2019 EWMC Leadership Conference
Thirteen IBEW 1245 members attended the 29th annual Electrical Workers Minority Caucus (EWMC) leadership conference, which took place in mid-January in Houston, TX. This year’s conference centered around the theme of “Bridging the Divide: Standing United for Justice, Equity and Diversity,” and brought together minority members from dozens of IBEW locals across the US and… [Read More]
Stockton Unit Meeting Cancelled for February
Unit #2511, Stockton, has cancelled its February unit meeting, which was originally scheduled for 2/14, due to the fact that most members and unit officers will be working overtime due to storms. The unit intends to resume its regular meeting schedule in March. –Cecelia De La Torre, Stockton Unit Chair
The Lodi Low-Down
The City of Lodi skyrocketed to notoriety with the 1969 release of the Creedence Clearwater Revival song by the same name. The song “Lodi” tells the story of a seasoned musician who laments the stagnation of his career in the Central Valley town. But if all you know of the area is the impression you’ve… [Read More]
North Bay Retirees Support Lake County Moose Lodge
The IBEW 1245 North Bay Retirees Club Vice President Red Olin (far left) presented a $1,200 donation to Lake County Moose Lodge Administrator Jeremy Reddick (center, in tan coat). The donation included $500 from the IBEW 1245 Community Fund, $350 raised by the retirees, and an additional $350 in matching funds. –Mark McCrea, IBEW 1245… [Read More]
Meeting Location Change for Auburn Unit #3511
Unit #3511, Auburn, has relocated its unit meeting to Mountain Mikes Pizza, 2520 Bell Rd, Auburn, CA. The time and dates will remain the same. –Kyle Whitman, IBEW 1245 Business Rep
2019 Merced Service Awards
Photos from the Merced Pin Dinner on Feb. 1, 2019
Hardening the Grid — Summit Line Construction crew works to make the system safe from fires
In the wake of recent wildfires, there’s lots of talk about hardening the electric grid as a protective measure to make the system more resilient and less susceptible to future fires. But what, exactly, does “grid hardening” look like? The Utility Reporter caught up with Outside Construction Journeyman Lineman and Crew Foreman Travis Citro and… [Read More]
Sen. Bill Dodd Thanks Local 1245 for Assisting in the Passage of Wildfire Legislation
State Senator Bill Dodd is one of IBEW 1245’s greatest allies in the California State Legislature. Among Local 1245 members, he is best known as the author of SB 901, the wildfire bill that the union worked aggressively to get signed into law in 2018. Sen. Dodd took time out of his busy schedule to… [Read More]
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