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Helicopter Accident Claims Lives of Two IBEW Members

It’s with great sorrow that we announce the passing of two IBEW members — IBEW Local 676 Journeyman Lineman Jimmy Wasdin, age 41, and IBEW Local 1245 Fourth Step Apprentice Lineman Travis Shull, age 29 — who lost their lives in a workplace accident near Fairfield, CA on June 2, 2020. Details are still emerging,… [Read More]

Essential Worker Stories: Bernard Ware

5-year IBEW 1245 member Bernard Ware, who works as a journeyman lineman for Alvah Contractors, describes his experience as an essential worker on the job during the COVID-19 pandemic.

John Trunnell Wins Quarterly Photo Contest

Twenty-six year IBEW 1245 member John Trunnell has won the IBEW 1245 quarterly photo contest! His winning image depicts a Hotline Construction crew at work in Rancho Cordova. Ordinarily, Brother Trunnell would be invited to the spring Advisory Council meeting so that the union leadership can recognize him and present him with his $500 in… [Read More]

Outside Line Report: April, 2020

WORK PICTURE California The first couple of months of 2020 started a little slower, compared to what had become the norm for 2019. The work plan wasn’t where is should have been with most of the work to begin to pick up after the first quarter, and the COVID -19 pandemic has put a lot… [Read More]

Tips for Washing Your Honeywell Salisbury PPE

Washing your gloves and sleeves with mild soap as outlined in the ASTM F496 standard is the best way to ensure your gloves and sleeves are clean. Per the standard, “The gloves and sleeves shall be washed with a mild soap or mild detergent and water. After washing, the gloves and sleeves shall be thoroughly… [Read More]

John Trunnell Wins Quarterly Photo Contest

Twenty-six year IBEW 1245 member John Trunnell has won the IBEW 1245 quarterly photo contest! His winning image depicts a Hotline Construction crew at work in Rancho Cordova. Ordinarily, Brother Trunnell would be invited to the next Advisory Council meeting so that the union leadership can recognize him and present him with his $500 in… [Read More]