Unit #2512, Angels Camp, has cancelled its unit meetings for the remainder of 2022. –Rey Mendoza, IBEW 1245 Business Rep
“Best of the Best” – IBEW 1245 Members Win International Lineman’s Rodeo
Proving once again that IBEW 1245 is home to some the world’s most skilled and exceptional linemen, Local 1245 members and Journeyman Linemen Josh Klikna, Dustin Krieger and Steve Johnson from Turlock Irrigation District won First Place Overall at the 2022 International Lineman’s Rodeo in Kansas City. “We couldn’t be prouder of our team from… [Read More]
Livermore Unit Meeting Cancelled for November and December
Unit 2315, Livermore, is cancelling its November and December meetings due to the holidays. The unit will resume meetings as scheduled in January. –Mark Goodwin, IBEW 1245 Business Rep
Local 1245 Leadership Celebrates Scholarship Winners
At the autumn 2022 Advisory Council meeting, the IBEW 1245 leadership was pleased to recognize the outstanding young people who have been awarded scholarships from IBEW 1245 in 2022. We would also like to congratulate the other winners who were not able to attend the Advisory Council meeting: Jenna McMartin, daughter of PG&E member David… [Read More]
Troy Weese Wins Quarterly Photo Contest
Congrats to 17-year IBEW 1245 member Troy Weese, who has won the 1245 quarterly photo contest! Brother Weese, a journeyman lineman who works for Modesto Irrigation District, was unable to accept his award in person, so his $500 check has been issued to him by mail. All IBEW 1245 members in good standing are eligible… [Read More]
Melissa Echeverria Joins IBEW 1245 Organizing Staff
Ten-year IBEW 1245 member Melissa Echeverria has joined the union staff as an organizer. She previously worked for PG&E at the Fresno contact center, and has been assisting 1245 with workforce development projects in a temporary capacity since February 2022. “”When my career began with PG&E, I knew I wanted to be an advocate for… [Read More]
IBEW Votes! 2022 General Election Endorsements
See the candidates and ballot measures that IBEW 1245 is supporting in your area.
Gearheads Gathering: IBEW 1245/PG&E Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show
More than 75 vehicles owned by IBEW members and PG&E employees were on display at the second annual car show.
“Gas Is Not Going Away” — Highlights from the 2022 Inter-Union Gas Conference
This is the second gas utility conference of its kind that I have had the privilege of attending, and they feel very new each time. There’s a different atmosphere among union members all attending for the common good (compared to a meeting sponsored by the company you are employed by). In this case, the future… [Read More]
Fired Up and Ready to Go — 1245 Organizing Stewards Kick off 2022 Mid-Term Election
To the sounds and lyrics of Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and Billy Bragg’s “There Is Power in the Union,” 70 IBEW 1245 activists streamed into the IBEW 1245 union hall in Vacaville to officially kick off the 2022 mid-term election campaign season. For one-third of the group, this was their first time… [Read More]