Our elected officials — from local offices right up to the U.S. Congress – have immense power over our lives, both on and off the job. Lawmakers can enact policies that lift up working families like ours — or they can push through laws that are harmful to workers, unions, and the utility industry. A… [Read More]
DTE Workers Vote to Join IBEW 1245
Employees of DTE Energy Services at the UC Berkeley Cogeneration Plant are now represented by IBEW 1245 – a victory for a group who have long sought stability and positive change at work. Their NLRB election took place on April 19 and was decided by a 7-2 vote. There were 10 eligible voters. UC Berkeley… [Read More]
“Rekindling the Spark That Drives Us” — IBEW 1245 Organizing Steward Training Focuses on Why Politics Matters
On Saturday May 14, 2022, more than 65 IBEW 1245 Organizing Stewards met in Stockton, CA to learn about the union difference, hear from labor leaders about the huge political stakes for all working families in the upcoming midterm elections, and double down on our commitment to educate and mobilize the vote. The theme of… [Read More]
Watch: “My IBEW Story” Featuring Local 1245 Member Pam Pendleton
IBEW 1245 member Pam Pendleton was featured in a new “My IBEW Story” video series from IBEW International. The video premiered at the 2022 IBEW International Convention in Chicago.
Local 1245 Receives Numerous Awards from IBEW 9th District
At the IBEW’s annual 9th District Progress Meeting, Local 1245 was once again recognized for its exceptional membership growth and commitment to organizing. 1245 received the coveted Henry Miller Award for excellence in organizing in 2021, marking the eighth consecutive year that the local has taken home this award. Additionally, 1245 was recognized for growing… [Read More]
1245 Organizing Stewards Help Propel Haney to Victory in Assembly District 17
When former Assemblymember David Chiu was appointed to serve as San Francisco’s City Attorney in November of 2021, four candidates jumped at the chance to fill the Assembly seat that his appointment left vacant. IBEW 1245 was quick to throw support behind Matt Haney, a member of the SF Board of Supervisors and a longtime… [Read More]
Retiree Perspective: To Elect Lawmakers That Reflect Our Values, We Must Listen
Welcome to Spring, and the start of another election cycle. Elections are a lot like a sports draft. We won’t really know what we’ve got until they are in the game. If a bad draft choice is made, it is an unhappy situation for the fans — but if a bad choice is made in… [Read More]
“An Empowering Day” — New Organizing Stewards Attend Orientation
On February 15, 2022, 15 newly appointed, first-time organizing stewards from Sacramento, Fresno, Nevada, and the East Bay met at the IBEW 1245 union hall in Vacaville for a half-day training and orientation. For several of them, this was their first opportunity to visit the union hall, and they appreciated the opportunity to connect with… [Read More]
“Camaraderie, Solidarity and Purpose” — Fred Ross Jr. Retires From IBEW 1245
After 13 years on staff as an IBEW 1245 organizer, Fred Ross Jr retired from his position with the union this winter. Ross has organizing in his blood. His father, Fred Ross Sr, worked closely with Cesar Chavez at the dawn of the farm worker organizing movement, and is widely recognized as one of the… [Read More]
“Nothing Short of Inspiring” — IBEW 1245 Organizing Steward Induction and Kickoff
Nine years ago, a dynamic group of 28 IBEW 1245 activists came together to form what has now become one of the most powerful union organizing cadres in the nation.
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