On July 25, campaign workers at Nevada Democratic Victory secured IBEW 1245 union representation. This new bargaining unit is made up of about 40 field organizers and regional organizing directors who work to mobilize voters in Nevada. As campaign organizers, they are hired early in an election year, with non-traditional schedules and workloads that grow… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Joins First Annual Reno LaborFest
This Labor Day, IBEW Local 1245 participated in the inaugural LaborFest in Reno, NV. Sponsored by the Northern Nevada Central Labor Council and its affiliates (including 1245), LaborFest is a celebration of the middle class and Nevada’s working families, with live music, food trucks, a beer garden, kids zone, and more – fun for the… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Ron Borst
In Memoriam: Ron Borst, Fearless Union Leader at NV Energy It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our union brother, Ron Borst, on Sunday, September 4, 2022 of Labor Day weekend. Adam Weber, IBEW 1245 Business Representative currently representing IBEW 1245’s members at NV Energy wrote, “On Sunday, the world… [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]
Save the Date! Sept 5: Reno LaborFest
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]
2022 Reno Pin Dinner / Service Awards
Photos from the IBEW 1245 Pin Dinner in Reno, NV on May 20, 2022
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]
IBEW 1245 Members Reject Four-Year Contract Extension at NV Energy
The IBEW 1245 members at NV Energy have overwhelmingly rejected a four-year extension to the current collective bargaining agreement, which is set to expire in September of this year. Of the 407 IBEW 1245 members at NV Energy, 270 (66%) cast votes. The final vote tally was: YES: 24 (8.9%) NO: 245 (91.1%) Void:… [Read More]
1245 Yerington Retirees Club Supports Mason Valley Fire Dept
Yerington IBEW 1245 Retirees’ Club President Tom “T” Bird presented a donation to Mason Valley Fire Department Fire Captain Amy Dodge, to purchase volunteer equipment. Pictured, from left: IBEW Local 1245 retiree and retired Firefighter Jim Hill, EMS Captain Patrick Watson, Yerington High School exchange student Filip Rajpert, EMS Fire Fighter Ron Durst, MVFD Captain… [Read More]
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