IBEW 1245 member Freddie Hewitt, a PG&E Gas Compliance Rep from San Carlos, was attacked last month while on the job; a random passer-by on the street stabbed Hewitt in the neck, hitting his jugular. Thanks to quick action from his co-worker and medical team, Hewitt thankfully survived the attack and is now on a… [Read More]
October 1: IBEW/PG&E Gearheads Gathering (Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show)
Registration is open to active and retired IBEW 1245 members as well as active and retired PG&E employees.
“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]
Ayeta Line School Scholarship Winners Announced
IBEW 1245 is proud to announce the two winners of the Jairus Ayeta Line School Scholarship, Uriel Cruz and Efrain Reyes. Uriel Cruz resides in Lodi and currently works as a small engine repair mechanic at a family-owned hardware store. In his scholarship essay, Cruz focused on the electric utility industry and his desire to… [Read More]
Save the Date! Sept 5: Reno LaborFest
American Legion Flags Sponsored by Frontier Palo Cedro Unit Community Fund Contribution
In December 2021, IBEW 1245 Unit #4011, Frontier Communications-Palo Cedro, voted to donate its 2020 community funds to American Legion Post 214. Pictured here are the flags provided by the American Legion Post to the Palo Cedro community, which were purchased and installed using the donated funds from IBEW 1245. The flags are located on… [Read More]
Yerington Retirees Club Presents Donation to Helping Hands
IBEW Local 1245’s Yerington Retirees Club presented the Helping Hands organization with a $500 donation towards their program. Helping Hands currently has 160 seniors or disabled clients, who are transported to Carson City, Gardnerville, Fernley, Fallon, Smith Valley and Wellington to doctors’ appointments, pharmacies, shopping, food pantries etc. The nine volunteer drivers only receive $.40… [Read More]
Reno-Sparks Retirees Support Needy Seniors With 7th Annual Fan Drive
The IBEW 1245 Reno/ Sparks Retirees Club held its seventh annual fan drive for Washoe County seniors this spring, collecting a total of 135 fans to donate to those in need. Club President Ron Borst started the fan drive back in 2015 after hearing a radio ad about low income seniors in his area are… [Read More]
Support IBEW 1245 Member Whose Infant Son Has a Serious Heart Condition
Seven-year IBEW 1245 member Chris Rodriguez’ infant son was recently diagnosed with a serious heart condition. Baby Santiago has been hospitalized for the last month in Madera, and may need a heart transplant in the near future. In order to receive more specialized care, Santi is being transferred to Stanford Hospital, which many hours away… [Read More]
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