Californians understand the urgency needed in the fight against climate change by reducing emissions from vehicles and wildfires.
Learn About Prop 30: The Clean Cars and Clean Air Act
A coalition of labor, environmental groups, firefighters, public health advocates and businesses – including California State Association of Electrical Workers (IBEW), California Environmental Voters, the Coalition for Clean Air and CAL-FIRE Local 2881 – are sponsoring Proposition 30, the Clean Cars and Clean Air Act on the November ballot this year.
Jennifer Rhinebeck Wins Quarterly Photo Contest
Congrats to IBEW 1245 member Jennifer Rhinebeck, winner of the Local 1245 quarterly photo contest! Rhinebeck, who joined IBEW 1245 last year, works for PG&E in M&C as a T200 night electric transmission and distribution assistant out of Antioch. Due to a family obligation, Rhinebeck was unable to accept her award in person at the… [Read More]
“Rig It Down” — Local 1245 Line Clearance Tree Trimmers on the Job in North Fork / “Bajando ramas con las sogas” — Podadores de árboles para el despeje de líneas del Local 1245 realizando su trabajo en North Fork
haga clic aquí para español At a worksite located in the exact geographical center of California, nestled amongst the groves of North Fork, a hard-working IBEW 1245 vegetation management crew from ArborWorks, Inc. was dispatched to remove several hazardous trees on a hot day in mid-July. Dead or dying trees within ten feet of overhead… [Read More]
August Unit Meeting Venue Change for Fresno Clerical
Fresno Clerical Unit 1110 has changed its venue for the August meeting. It will now take place at: American Legion Post 147, 508 4th St, Clovis, CA 93612. The date and time will remain the same. –Eddie Moreno, IBEW 1245 Business Rep
“I’ve Seen Death, But It’s Crazy Bringing Life Back” — IBEW 1245 members at NCPA save the life of their co-worker
It was the beginning of the workweek at NCPA’s Lodi Energy Center, which began like any other typical Monday in May for the IBEW 1245 members who work at the plant. Combustion Turbine Specialist Scott “Scotty” Aistrup was outside doing some switching; Lead Relief Operator James “Jim” Meyer, a 1245 Shop Steward, was outside by… [Read More]
Veterans graduate from PG&E’s PowerPathway program (via Swords to Plowshares)
On June 10th, PG&E’s PowerPathway hosted a graduation ceremony to celebrate 15 veterans that have completed the 10-week “Entry to Gas Pipeline Inspector” program. This is the 4th cohort that Swords to Plowshares has hosted in partnership with PowerPathway, and the 50th cohort overall. Jesse Vukelic was elected as class Valedictorian, and Jobs for Vets’… [Read More]
“We’re Feeding An Entire City” – Local 1245 gas crew performs annual maintenance checkup in Nevada
On a hot Summer day in July at the NV Energy Sparks Regulator Station, an annual maintenance checkup is conducted on the regulators (regs) on the low-pressure side. As natural gas flows through the system, the regs control gas pressure by opening and closing, which allow more or less gas to flow. For safety reasons,… [Read More]
July 10: Lineman Appreciation Day
Buzz. Pop. The power goes out. A windstorm has struck. While we are in the comfort of our home nestled between blankets, dedicated linemen are the first to respond, often in hazardous conditions. Days or weeks could be spent away from their families while working tirelessly until power is restored quickly and safely. Today is… [Read More]
The Power Shortfall, and What it Means for the Future of Diablo Canyon
Recently, the future of Diablo Canyon has been in the news quite a bit, sparked by renewed interest in extending operations at DCPP. What changed?
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