1245 News – Page 3

“A Complete Package of a Unionist” — Senior Assistant Business Manager Ray Thomas retires from the union

July 25, 2019

Of all the remarkable and dedicated unionists to ever grace the halls of IBEW 1245, Senior Assistant Business Manager Ray Thomas is sure to go down in history as one of the best of the best. Thomas learned about the value of the union from a young age. His dad, Lee Thomas Jr, was active… [Read More]

Support IBEW 1245 Member Fighting Leukemia

July 23, 2019

22-year IBEW member and Organizing Steward Ruben Hernandez was recently diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Brother Hernandez, who works at Trayer, is currently undergoing chemotherapy at Kaiser Oakland, and will be off work for the foreseeable future. His family could use our support as they embark on this difficult journey. Please donate what you… [Read More]

Troy Steen Wins Quarterly Photo Contest

July 22, 2019

Three-year IBEW 1245 member Troy Steen has won the IBEW 1245 quarterly photo contest. His winning photo, shown here, depicts fellow IBEW 1245 member Walter Wroten, a climber working for Davey Tree, on a line clearance tree trimming job near Colfax, CA. Steen captured the photo from a 100ft bucket truck. Brother Steen was unable… [Read More]

Apply to Compete at the 36th Annual International Lineman’s Rodeo

July 17, 2019

The Rodeo application process is now closed. IBEW Local 1245 is sponsoring journeyman teams and apprentices to travel to Kansas for the 36th Annual International Lineman’s Rodeo and Expo, which will be held Oct. 16-20, 2019. All IBEW Local 1245 Journeyman Linemen (Non-PG&E) who are members in good standing are eligible to apply. All IBEW… [Read More]

August Unit Meeting Date Changes for Hinkley and Topock

July 16, 2019

Unit #1311, Hinkley, has moved its Aug. 7 meeting to July 31. Unit #1313, Topock, has moved its Aug. 8 meeting to Aug. 1. The time and location for these meetings will remain the same. –Mark Rolow, IBEW 1245 Business Rep

Gov. Newsom Taps CalGovOps Secretary Batjer to Head California Public Utilities Commission

July 12, 2019

Today, Gov. Newsom announced that he is tapping Marybel Batjer to succeed Michael Picker as president of the California Public Utilities Commission. Batjer currently serves as secretary of California’s Government Operations Agency (CalGovOps), a role she has held since being appointed by Gov. Brown in 2013. Learn more abour Batjer here. “We are impressed with… [Read More]

Local 1245 Activists Propel Wildfire Legislation To Gov. Newsom’s Desk

July 11, 2019

Today, the California State Assembly passed AB 1054, a critical piece of legislation that will reform and modernize our state’s policies regarding wildfires that involve utility equipment. The vote came just one day after a large group of IBEW 1245 activists – including dozens of organizing stewards, retirees and emergency response team members – descended… [Read More]

IBEW 1245 Advocates for Passage of New Wildfire Bill

July 10, 2019

IBEW 1245 members have been working around the clock for many months to harden the grid in order to mitigate the risk of wildfire. But the new normal in California — hotter, drier weather, an overgrowth of foliage that can turn into fire fuel in an instant, and increasingly unpredictable winds — means that we… [Read More]