After nearly two decades as a firefighter with Cal Fire, Patrick O’Donoghue recently became an IBEW 1245 member, joining PG&E’s new Safety Infrastructure Protection Team (SIPT) as a crew lead. In a phone interview with the Utility Reporter, O’Donoghue shared a bit about his professional background, the work he does with SIPT, and his feelings… [Read More]
Peer Volunteer Program Recognizes Volunteers Who’ve Gone Above and Beyond to Support Co-Workers Dealing With Drug and Alcohol Abuse
The COVID-19 pandemic presents unique challenges for people with substance use disorders and in recovery, as the social isolation and stress can increase susceptibility to substance misuse, addiction, and relapse. If you or someone close to you has been impacted by alcohol or drug abuse, either during or before the pandemic, then you understand the critical importance of… [Read More]
Letter Agreement 20-48: Lead Hydro Operator classification
The parties met to discuss the line of progression within Electric Operations Hydro and as a result of those discussions, the Job Definitions and Lines of Progression (JDLOP) for Section 600.12, Exhibit VI-L, for Division Electric Operating, Hydro Operating and Clerical-Hydro (LA 15-48) will be updated to include this new classification with the next scheduled… [Read More]
Letter Agreement 20-47: Bishop Ranch Gas Dispatch – Extend Temporary Schedules & Alt HQ (COVID 19)
The Company and Union have agreed to extend a temporary work schedule for all Work & Resource Dispatchers and Work & Resource Relief Dispatchers and temporary assignment of some Work & Resource Dispatchers and Work & Resource Relief Dispatchers to an alternate temporary headquarters (Vacaville) as detailed below:
“It’s Easier to Keep Going” — Local 1245 member continued working CZU fire after his own home burned down
As part of PG&E’s Safety Infrastructure Protection Team (SIPT), IBEW 1245 members Ashton Aaron Hodge and Trevor Dirksen were among the first on the scene when the CZU Lightning Complex Fire broke out in the mountains near Santa Cruz. They’d been working the fire for three days when Hodge learned that his own neighborhood, situated… [Read More]
Letter Agreement 20-46: Update to Electrical Machinist T200 Administrative Procedures Manual
Pursuant to Section 109.2 of the Physical Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and the Master Apprenticeship Agreement (MAA), the Company and Union established a joint training subcommittee to update the Electrical Machinist T200 Administrative Procedures Manual. On January 9, 2019, the JATC approved the Administrative Procedures Manual and training curriculum in AC Decision NOV-18-117.
On the Scene at the Lightning Complex Fires
In recent years, it’s seems like every new wildfire is “the worst in California history” – and indeed, seven of the top 10 biggest fires in California history have occurred within the last five years. But even in a state where destructive, fast-moving fires have become the norm, the massive lightning fire siege that swept… [Read More]
Letter Agreement 20-44: Water Systems Repairperson JATC Update
Pursuant to Section 109.2 of the Physical Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and the Master Apprenticeship Agreement (MAA), the Company and Union established a joint training subcommittee to update the Water Systems Repairperson T200 and T300 Administrative Procedures Manual. On July 13, 2018, the JATC approved the Administrative Procedures Manual and training curriculum in AC Decision… [Read More]
Letter Agreement 20-45: Vacation Sale for Family of Fallen Troubleman Steven Wink
In accordance with Section 111.15 of the IBEW Physical Agreement and Section 8.16 of the IBEW Clerical Agreement, the Company proposes to allow employees to voluntarily sell vacation and transfer the proceeds to benefit Kim Wink, spouse of Steve Wink. Mr. Steven Wink was a Troubleman headquartered in Vacaville who suddenly passed away. These proceeds… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Member Dies While Working LNU Complex Fire
It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the passing of 37-year IBEW 1245 member Steve Wink, who lost his life at the age of 60 while working the LNU Complex Fire in Vacaville. According to preliminary reports, he was assisting first responders in the fire zone at the time of his passing…. [Read More]
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