For the third year in a row, the IBEW 1245 Reno/Sparks Retirees Club held its annual Spring fan collection drive to benefit Washoe County Senior Services. “This year, we matched our goal of 60 fans for seniors who can not afford air conditioning during the hot summer days in Washoe County,” said Reno/Sparks Retirees Club… [Read More]
Retirees won’t forget Cortez Masto, Titus, Rosen this November
The retirees and seniors of Nevada owe big thank yous to Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and Congresswomen Dina Titus and Jacky Rosen for standing up for us in in Washington. Nevada retirees will not forget in November.
Members Unanimously Approve New Contract at City of Fernley
The IBEW 1245 members employed at the city of Fernley, NV have unanimously ratified a new four-year agreement. The Fernley City Council also approved the contract unanimously. The agreement includes a 2% general wage increase in each year of the contract, with the possibility of additional wage increases up to 3%, depending on the Net… [Read More]
Local 1245 Members at Mt. Wheeler Bring Power to Rural Nevada
The commercial distribution of electric power began in the late 1800s, and by the mid-20th century, most American homes and businesses had access to electricity. But a few rural “power deserts” still remained, including a large swath of land in central-eastern Nevada and parts of Utah, where there was little or no reliable electricity. Finally,… [Read More]
NV Energy CEO Joins Local 1245 Members and Retirees for Open Forum Discussion
In mid-March, NV Energy CEO Paul Caudill and President Doug Cannon participated in an open forum discussion with IBEW 1245 members and retirees at the Local 401 hall in Reno. The Q&A focused largely on Question 3, a statewide initiative which seeks to deregulate the energy market in Nevada. The misleading constitutional amendment, which was… [Read More]
New Contract Ratified at Truckee Meadows Water Authority
After nearly a year of contentious bargaining, which ultimately led to a deal reached through mediation, the IBEW 1245 members at Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) overwhelmingly approved a new agreement by a vote of 71-9. The agreement has been unanimously ratified by the TMWA board. The new agreement includes a 3% wage increase effective Feb…. [Read More]
Local 1245 Member Jonathan Ramsdell Featured in T&D World
Winnemucca Retirees Present Donation to Humboldt County Senior Center
On Jan. 17, 2018, the Winnemucca Battle Mountain IBEW Retirees Club presented a donation to the Humboldt County Senior Center. Retirees Club Treasurer Michael Dean presented the check to Senior Center Board Treasurer Charlie Beringer.
Winnemucca Retirees Support Vietnam Vets
Members of the IBEW Local 1245 Winnemucca Retirees Club presented a donation to the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Post #744 in Winnemucca, NV to help the post further its mission in support of Vietnam Veterans. Winnemucca Retirees Club Treasurer Michael Dean presented the check to Post President Denny Parquette. Local 1245 retiree Jack Pardick is holding the… [Read More]
Local 1245 Members at NV Energy Raise Funds for Evelyn Mount’s Holiday Food Drive
In what has become an annual tradition, IBEW Local 1245 members at NV Energy came together over the holidays to support Evelyn Mount’s holiday food drive. Mount is well known in the Reno community for her tireless efforts to collect and distribute food for needy families. Local 1245 member and NV Energy Fleet Mechanic John Wilson… [Read More]
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