As a member of the California State Assembly, Republican Brian Dahle raised more than a few eyebrows last year when he voiced his strong support of SB 901, the wildfire bill that IBEW 1245 advocated for in 2018. Dahle proved that he’s willing to stand with 1245 and take on the tough fights in defense… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Expands U-N-ME Program to SMUD
Four years ago, IBEW 1245 launched an innovative and unique program designed to welcome newer members into the union and help them learn more about 1245’s history, mission, goals, structure, leadership, collective bargaining agreements, politics and more. The one-day program, known as U-N-ME, was originally developed for new members at PG&E, but due to its… [Read More]
Local 1245 Joins IBEW 9th District New Organizing Training
In early May, IBEW 1245 Organizing Stewards Arnaldo Lizarraga (Trayer), Mark Goodwin (PG&E Gas) and Phuong Tran (PG&E Gas) attended a comprehensive new organizing training in the East Bay, hosted by the IBEW 9th District. They were joined by IBEW organizers from Los Angeles, Seattle, Colorado and San Diego, and the group spent three intensive… [Read More]
EWMC Hosts Bowling Night Fundraiser
The Electrical Workers Minority Caucus (EWMC) Solano Chapter hosted a bowling fundraiser on Friday, March 22 at the Starz Recreational Center in Vacaville. Twenty-none union members and family participated in the event, which raised $288 for the EWMC. EWMC-Solano plans to do more events in the future to bring awareness to the organization and local…. [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Joins Labor Convergence on Climate
The IBEW 1245 delegation at the Alameda CLC’s Labor Convergence on Climate On April 13, the Alameda County Central Labor Council hosted “Labor Convergence on Climate.” a one-day summit focused on the impact that climate change is having on working families. The solutions-oriented event featured a number of notable speakers and presenters, including IBEW 1245… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Organizing Steward Laquania Thompson Discusses Electrical Workers Minority Caucus on KBLX Radio
IBEW 1245 Stands in Solidarity with Striking Teachers in Sacramento
IBEW 1245 Organizing Stewards Nilda Garcia and Darla West, along with Staff Organizer Rene Cruz Martinez, stood in solidarity with striking teachers in Sacramento as the teachers urged the school district to honor their union contract and re-direct funding back into the classrooms. “The school district has backtracked on the collective bargaining agreement and engaged… [Read More]
Knowledge is Power — Workshop prepares IBEW 1245 members to fight back against anti-union attacks
For the last 40 years, the House of Labor has been under assault by powerful, moneyed forces that would like nothing more than to see unions become a thing of the past. From union-busting campaigns, to so-called “Right to Work” policies, to efforts to weaken and de-fund unions through court cases such as Janus vs… [Read More]
Local 1245 Members Attend IBEW Customer Service Summit
Three members from IBEW 1245 traveled to Seattle, Washington for the 13th annual Customer Service Summit, hosted by IBEW Local 77. This summit presents a unique opportunity for IBEW members working in the customer service field all across the US and Canada to connect with and learn from one another. “Having the opportunity to meet… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Members Urge State Lawmakers to Support Workers, Customers During PG&E Bankruptcy
The PG&E bankruptcy is shaping up to be one of the biggest, lengthiest and most complex bankruptcy cases to ever pass through the American court system. And while much of the fate of the company rests in the hands of the judge and U.S. Trustees assigned to oversee the case, there are countless other power… [Read More]
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