NV Energy’s investment of more than $2.5 billion in Greenlink Nevada is expected to generate $690 million in economic activity and support nearly 4,000 jobs – including the utilization of skilled union labor. The initiative will also allow for the development of approximately 5,000 MW of renewable energy projects throughout Nevada that will contribute significant… [Read More]
Local 1245 Members Build Nation’s Largest DC-Coupled Combined Solar and Battery Storage System at Battle Mountain
NV Energy’s Battle Mountain Solar Project is the nation’s largest DC-coupled combined solar and battery storage system – and it’s built and maintained by IBEW 1245 members. Outside line members working for Dacon Corporation were brought in to do the majority of the construction on the 101-megawatt solar photovoltaic project, which also includes 25 megawatts… [Read More]
Members Approve New Agreement at Frontier Elko
The IBEW 1245 members at Frontier-Elko have approved a three-year extension to their collective bargaining agreement. The extension includes a 1.75% general wage increase each year, retroactive to the original contract expiration date of May 9, 2020. (The average GWI between 2012-2020 was 1.84%.) This extension did include the elimination of the incentive bonus, which… [Read More]
JERRY SAUL 1940-2021
Jerry Saul (from legacy.com) It is with much regret that we announce the passing of Jerry Saul at the age of 81 Years on February 17, 2021. Jerry was a veteran of the USMC and a retired Lineman for the county with 30 plus years with Sierra Power Company. He has gone to join Julie, his… [Read More]
Job Opportunity: Journeyman Lineman, Wells Rural Electric Company
Wage or Salary: $50.79 per hour Wells Rural Electric Company is currently accepting applications to join our cooperative. We are looking for a journeyman lineman to join our operations team working out of the Carlin office. Our line crews do an incredible job of making sure WREC’s members have access to safe, affordable, reliable and… [Read More]
One-Year Extension Approved at Wells REC
The IBEW 1245 members at Wells Rural Electric Co-op have approved a one-year extension to the existing collective bargaining agreement. The extension includes a 3% general wage increase across the board, and WREC has also agreed to pay the apprentice linemen in accordance with the wage scale in the apprentice agreement. All other terms of… [Read More]
NV Energy Crews Lend a Hand After “Derecho” Slams Midwest
When a huge storm walloped the Midwest in early August, leaving more than 100,000 people without power in the “Quad Cities” area of Illinois and Iowa, the local utility, MidAmerican Energy, put out a call for mutual assistance to help them bring the power back on. Twelve IBEW 1245 members from NV Energy heeded the… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 General Election 2020 Endorsements – Nevada
Union Members Help Propel Natha Anderson To Victory in Nevada Primary Election
On Thursday, June 4, 2020, members of several different unions in northern Nevada joined together virtually for a phone bank to make phone calls for Natha Anderson, a Democratic candidate for the state Assembly District 30. Natha Anderson is a second-generation Nevadan and a fourth-generation educator. She has taught at several middle and high schools… [Read More]
Essential Worker Stories: Garrett Smith
23-year IBEW 1245 member Garrett Smith, who works as an Electric Troubleman for NV Energy, describes his experience as an essential worker on the job during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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