Three new members of the Advisory Council were sworn in by IBEW 1245 President Cecelia De La Torre at the January Advisory Council meeting. Brandon Fosselman represents PG&E Clerical in the southern area; David Williams represents Shasta Division of PG&E, City of Redding, Lassen Municipal Utility District, City of Shasta Lake, and Bella Vista Water… [Read More]
SOLD OUT! IBEW 1245’s Day at the Ballpark
Local 1245 Members Nab Five First-Place Trophies at the 2019 International Locate Rodeo
IBEW 1245 members proved themselves to be indomitable at the 2019 International Utility Locate Rodeo, bringing home a whopping five first-place trophies. More than 65 competitors from dozens of utility companies from all over the world competed in the annual event, which took place on Dec. 13 in Springfield, MO. The IBEW 1245/PG&E team consisted of… [Read More]
Retirees Corner: Evaluating the Candidates
Seniors have shown themselves to be the most dependable voters, but they don’t always vote in their own best interest. They tend to vote for candidates based on social issues they favor or a familiar candidate, rather than on issues important to their economic well-being. We must be careful we don’t install a legislator who… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Jack Hill
Jack B. Hill passed away peacefully on the morning of Dec. 25th, 2019, at the age of 88 in San Jose, CA. Jack was born in 1931 and raised in Clarkston, Washington, where he grew up with his beloved family. Jack entered the Navy during the Korean War and served for four years as an… [Read More]
Save The Date! June 7 — IBEW 1245 Day at the Ballpark
In Memoriam: Corb Wheeler
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of IBEW 1245 brother Corb Wheeler, who passed away the evening before his 84th birthday. Brother Wheeler was initiated into the IBEW in 1969 and worked as a business rep and assistant business manager at IBEW Local 1245 from the early 70s until the… [Read More]
Forty-Year IBEW 1245 Member Saves Elderly Woman From Choking
It was a day not unlike any other. It was mid-November, and PG&E Electric Crew Foreman Greg Sisemore had gone out with his working resource coordinator to check out a special job they had coming up. After they’d gone over the particulars of the project and it came time for their lunch break, Sisemore’s coworker… [Read More]
Retiree Perspective: Never-Ending Brotherhood
Recently my mother passed away and services were held for her. Of course, my many family members were with us, as well as many, many friends. But along with those, were members of our “Brotherhood” – certainly “friends” – but also “Brothers.” I wish to thank them very much and want them to know that… [Read More]
Utility Reporter Correction (4th Quarter 2019 Edition)
In the 4th quarter 2019 edition of the Utility Reporter, the article on page 30 (“New IBEW 1245-Backed California Law Will Improve Training and Wages for Line Clearance Tree Trimmers”) erroneously states that SB 247 will go into effect in 2021. The actual implementation date for the new law is 2020. We apologize for the… [Read More]