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Fred Aboud Joins Local 1245 Staff

Seventeen-year IBEW 1245 member Fred Aboud has joined the IBEW 1245 staff as a Business Rep. He will be working with members in Outside Construction, as well as 1245’s peer-to-peer safety programs. Aboud began his utility career as a line apprentice at Sierra Pacific Power Company (now NV Energy). He became a journeyman in 2008… [Read More]

Outside Line Report: October, 2020

California As COVID 19 restrictions start to ease up, we are seeing the work increase. We have also seen multiple fires all over our jurisdiction, including Glass, August Complex, North Complex, Creek and LNU fires, just to name a few. As a result of these fires, we have seen a lot of movement with members… [Read More]

Job Opportunity: Assistant Director, Cal/Nev JATC

California-Nevada JATC is currently seeking experienced qualified Journeyman Linemen for an Assistant Director opening at our Woodland, CA facility. We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic individual interested in the training, instruction and certification of apprentices, journeyman and other industry classification workers. This full time position will be located in the Woodland, CA office, but… [Read More]

Oct. 6: Outside Line General Membership Meeting

IBEW 1245’s Outside Line General Membership Meeting will resume on October 6 at 7pm. Due to the continued COVID 19 concerns and county ordinances, the meeting will take place at the Local 1245 Union Hall Parking Lot, on the east side of the building. If you plan on attending, please bring a chair and a… [Read More]

Support the Family of an IBEW 1245 Member Who Passed Away Suddenly

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of IBEW 1245 outside line member Justin Allen. He is survived by his two young children Trever (13) and Alyssa (9), his fiance Meaghan (who is currently 5 months pregnant) and a 7-year-old stepson, Deegan. His line crew has started a GoFundMe to help… [Read More]

Support Family of IBEW 1245 Member Who Died in Accident

Eighteen-year IBEW 1245 member and Par Electric Groundman Brent Beeler recently lost his life in a tragic accident. He leaves behind a wife and three children. Friends have set up a GoFundMe to support the family during this difficult time. Members may use the link below to contribute and leave a condolence message for the… [Read More]

IBEW 1245 Union Hall Remains Closed Today (Aug. 20)

Conditions in Vacaville today (Aug. 20) are as bad, if not worse, than yesterday. The IBEW 1245 Hall will remain closed for normal business. Dispatch will be operating remotely. We are keeping our brothers and sisters and their families that are directly affected by these fires in our thoughts and prayers. –Anthony Brown, IBEW 1245… [Read More]

IBEW 1245 Union Hall Closed Today, Dispatch Operating Remotely

Due to unhealthy air quality and other safety considerations, the IBEW 1245 Union Hall is closing for business for the remainder of the day (Aug. 19, 2020). Outside Line Dispatch will be operating remotely. We will monitor the situation throughout the day and overnight to determine if we will open our facility tomorrow. Please stay… [Read More]