Six-year IBEW member Ethan Stonecipher has joined the IBEW 1245 staff as a Business Rep. He will be working with members in outside construction. As a journeyman lineman, Brother Stonecipher has worked for a variety of contractors both within and outside of 1245’s jurisdiction. Prior to coming on staff, Stonecipher worked as a Quality Manager… [Read More]
“One Way In, One Way Out” — Local 1245 outside line crews set poles in the Santa Cruz mountains
In November, several IBEW 1245 outside line crews from Michels Pacific Energy were sent up to a residential area of the Santa Cruz mountains to change out a series of utility poles. But anyone who’s worked in and around Ben Lomond knows that the mountainous terrain presents several significant challenges. “The roads here are very… [Read More]
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. 20-21: Qualified Rigger/Signal Person Class
The California-Nevada JATC is offering a Qualified Rigger/Signal Person class at the Riverside location, October 20 – October 21, 2020.
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]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 25
- Next Page »