This fall, IBEW 1245 hosted an informational meeting for outside line members in and around the Fresno area. The participation was exceptional, with nearly 60 members at the meeting — exceeding the capacity of the room we had rented at a local pizza restaurant. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 6-8pm…. [Read More]
Outside Line Report: Fall, 2022
California Work outlook continues to be strong, but we are beginning to see a slow-down as we approach the end of the year. As the utility is looking to save money, they are shifting a lot of the work that can be shifted to the internal workforce. This includes a few different work types and… [Read More]
Oct 28: Competent Person Class at Cal-Nev JATC in Woodland
The California-Nevada J.A.T.C. is offering a one-day competent person training class on October 28, 2022 starting at 7am at the California-Nevada J.A.T.C., 545 Santa Anita Drive, Woodland, CA 95776 There are only ten (10) spaces available for this class. To sign up for this class please visit www.calnevjatc.org. Click on the Web Services tab, then… [Read More]
Job Opportunity: Full-Time Line Instructor, Cal-Nev JATC
California-Nevada JATC is currently seeking experienced qualified Journeyman Linemen for the position of INSTRUCTOR. We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic individuals interested in training and education of apprentices. This is a full time position at our training center located in Woodland California. (about 10 miles west of the Sacramento airport) The successful selected candidate should… [Read More]
Outside Construction Report: Summer, 2022
Outside Construction Contract Ratification The IBEW 1245/47 Outside Line agreement was ratified by the members this spring, with 86% voting YES, 13.75% voting NO and .25% contested/voided ballots. Read more. California Work outlooks remains strong and will continue to be for many years to come throughout Local 1245’s jurisdiction. System hardening is here to stay,… [Read More]
Undergrounding in Paradise
In 2018, the Camp Fire leveled the town of Paradise, California and the surrounding area, burning more than 150,000 acres and destroying 95% of the structures. For the past four years, IBEW 1245 crews have been assisting in the rebuilding of these communities. Recently, the Utility Reporter caught up with some 1245 outside line crews… [Read More]
Outside Line Agreement Ratified
The IBEW 1245/47 Outside Line agreement has been ratified by the members, with 86% voting YES, 13.75% voting NO and .25% contested/voided ballots.
In Memoriam: Cole Dorsey
It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of IBEW 1245 Advisory Council member Cole Dorsey. Brother Dorsey had recently returned from the IBEW International Convention, where he served as a 1245 delegate, and passed away a few days later. As of this writing, the cause of death is unknown…. [Read More]
Outside Line Construction Report: Spring, 2022
California Work picture remains strong throughout Local 1245’s jurisdiction, and we expect this trend to continue for many years to come. The amount of work to be done, in addition to the regular system maintenance work, is phenomenal. We are at the beginning this year’s inspections, with close to 300 journeymen (mainly from Source Power)… [Read More]
Tentative Agreement Reached for Outside Line
This five-year Tentative Agreement represents the largest total compensation package increase to this agreement ever bargained — amounting to 25.87% for journeymen, and 16.76% for all other classifications.
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