During a recent camping trip, PG&E Oakdale Lineman Jeff Jones, a 16 year member of IBEW 1245, was seriously injured by a generator malfunction. He was immediately airlifted to UCD Hospital in Sacramento, and is now a facing a lengthy recovery. His family could use our support during this challenging time. Cash donations can be given to… [Read More]
Eyes on the Pipeline
Managing California’s gas pipeline, which runs all the way from the Oregon border in the north to the Arizona border in the south, is a herculean endeavor, with numerous natural and man-made factors that could impact the system at any given time. Fortunately for all Californians who count of safe and reliable gas, the highly… [Read More]
PG&E’s Nick Stavropoulos Announces Retirement
This morning, PG&E announced that President and COO Nick Stavropoulos will be retiring from his position at PG&E. When Nick came to PG&E seven years ago, he brought with him an unprecedented degree of expertise on gas ops and pipeline related issues, as well as a knack for problem-solving. At that time, PG&E was still… [Read More]
California court clears PG&E of liability in 2015 fire
By affirming that malice could not be established in PG&E’s risk management controls and fire mitigation efforts, the ruling could provide a legal precedent to support the utility regarding its potential liability for other wildfires.
California to consider changing rules for utility wildfire liability
California lawmakers will consider changes to the state’s policies regarding wildfires and utility liability, following a devastating fire season that has left Pacific Gas & Electric raising the possibility of bankruptcy.
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Unanimously Approves Local 1245’s Bi-Partisan Diablo Canyon Legislation
SB 1090, IBEW 1245’s sponsored legislation to restore the original Joint Proposal Agreement at the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (including the original 25% retention package, not the 15% that the PUC awarded) has passed the California State Senate, and faced its first hearing in the Assembly before the Utilities and Energy Committee on June 27…. [Read More]
Local 1245 Member Killed in Santa Rosa Shooting
It is with an incredibly heavy heart that we announce the devastating passing of 12-year IBEW 1245 member Timothy Gillaspie, who was shot and killed at a dinner party in Santa Rosa while trying to protect his friends and family from the gunman. Brother Gillaspie was a respected PG&E Compliance Inspector, as well as a… [Read More]
PG&E Contract Extension: Frequently Asked Questions
On June 12, 2018, IBEW 1245 announced a proposed two-year contract extension for physical and clerical members at PG&E. The terms of this extension are outlined in Letter Agreement 18-09. WHAT DOES THE EXTENSION INCLUDE? A 3% general wage increase for 2020 and a 3% general wage increase for 2021. No other changes would be… [Read More]
PG&E to record $2.5 billion charge for California wildfires — and warns it could get worse
PG&E Corp. and its subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric, announced today in an 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it will record a $2.5 billion pre-tax charge related to deadly wildfires in Northern California last year.
PG&E claims wildfire liability could force bankruptcy
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has warned state lawmakers that it may need to declare bankruptcy or reorganize, depending on its liability for the wildfires that devastated parts of California in October, 2017, a Sacramento CBS affiliate reports.
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