The 35 engineers and professional employees in PG&E’s Electric Transmission Planning department voted overwhelmingly to join the Engineers and Scientists of California, Local 20 IFPTE.  These engineers and project managers are in charge of planning routes and projects for electric transmission lines and managing the connections of new renewable energy sources like wind, solar and… [Read More]

PG&E ordered to cut gas pressure 20% below limits Jaxon Van Derbeken San Francisco Chronicle February 3, 2011 Pacific Gas and Electric Co. ran four natural-gas transmission system lines well above legal safety levels in recent years and must cut the operating pressure on those pipes, state officials said Wednesday. Two of the pipes, in… [Read More]

Assembly Bill 569 went into effect on January 1, 2011.  This statute creates a limited revision to the law requiring employers to provide workers with off-duty meal breaks.  This message is to alert you to PG&E’s apparent intention regarding this legislation, and to Local 1245’s readiness to respond, if necessary, to ensure that PG&E complies… [Read More]

Pacific Gas & Electric is reporting a problem with the 401K match for IBEW members. The following information is being posted for our members at PG&E’s request:   There was an unexpected error in the implementation of the new $0.60 company match for 401k. This is a known issue…there is no need to call Payroll… [Read More]

The National Transportation Safety Board on Jan 3, 2011 issued seven safety recommendations, six of them classified as “Urgent,” as a result of its investigation into the pipeline rupture and explosion that killed eight people and destroyed 37 homes in San Bruno, Calif., on September 9, 2010. The recommendations were issued to address record-keeping problems… [Read More]

Recently Letter of Agreement 10-36 with PG&E was sent out to approximately 11,000 members to be voted on. There were only 2,561 ballots returned, That’s only a 23% return. Simply put folks, this is terrible. We have to do better than this. In the recent local union elections, 16,563 ballots were mailed with only a… [Read More]

Note: The following report was issued by the NTSB on Dec. 14, 2010. This is an update on the continuing investigation of the natural gas pipeline rupture and explosion that killed eight people in San Bruno, Calif., on September 9, 2010. The investigative group conducting the metallurgical examination of the pipe is chaired by the… [Read More]

To support the health and wellness of its employees, PG&E is offering a new subsidy and discount program for gym memberships, lifestyle coaching and weight loss to employees through GlobalFit. Program includes:   $50 “Any Use Subsidy,” a credit which can be used on any GlobalFit service except home fitness equipment   Discount for membership to more… [Read More]

On Thursday, Nov. 18, PG&E will honor five employees for their outstanding community service and volunteer spirit. The ceremony will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in the auditorium at the General Office. This year’s recipients have dedicated their time and energy to a variety of projects. Each will receive a commemorative trophy and… [Read More]