The Company and Union have met and discussed the issues raised in Grievances #24669, #24670, and #24703 and have agreed to resolve the above grievances as follows: 1. For those groups utilizing the ARCOS system the Company agrees to call all employees on the emergency overtime annual list (Annual List) regardless of an employee’s exemption,… [Read More]
PG&E/IBEW West Coast Lineman’s Rodeo Returns
The Rodeo showcases the unique, exceptional skills that lineman utilize in the field every day — but in this case, they’re in simulated environment with hundreds of spectators cheering them on.
Support IBEW 1245 Member Whose Infant Son Has a Serious Heart Condition
Seven-year IBEW 1245 member Chris Rodriguez’ infant son was recently diagnosed with a serious heart condition. Baby Santiago has been hospitalized for the last month in Madera, and may need a heart transplant in the near future. In order to receive more specialized care, Santi is being transferred to Stanford Hospital, which many hours away… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Daniel Nino
On April 29, 14-year IBEW 1245 member Daniel Nino passed away at the age of 38 from complications associated with a lung transplant. Brother Nino spent many years working at the PG&E Call Center before moving over to Leak Survey where he worked as a Gas Compliance Rep for the past few years. Brother Nino… [Read More]
In Memoriam: James Cory Dunne
It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of James Cory Dunne, a nine-year member of IBEW 1245 and PG&E Working Foreman B, GC Gas T&D out of Petaluma. Brother Dunne was involved in a serious workplace accident in late April that left him in a coma, and he tragically passed… [Read More]
Watch: “My IBEW Story” Featuring Local 1245 Member Pam Pendleton
IBEW 1245 member Pam Pendleton was featured in a new “My IBEW Story” video series from IBEW International. The video premiered at the 2022 IBEW International Convention in Chicago.
Letter Agreement 22-14: San Rafael Service Center – Temp Wage Premium – Troubleman
Due to the difficulty for the Company to staff and properly maintain qualified personnel within the Troubleman (50010432) classification at the San Rafael Service Center, the parties agreed to Letter Agreement 20-24, which is due to expire May 31, 2022. The Company proposes to cancel and supersede Letter Agreement 20-24, effective June 1, 2022,
Letter Agreement 22-10: Codify Placement Process for Bids between Watersheds
The Company and Union have discussed the bid process as it applies to filling Power Plant Technician (PPT) classifications. Specifically, the parties discussed that on occasion, employees in an Advanced Power Plant Technician (APPT) classification accept a position as a PPT classification which is a lower classification. However, there is no agreed to process on… [Read More]
Letter Agreement R1-22-13: Use of Vacation of Offset Overpayment of Wages
The Parties have been discussing that overpayment of employee wages can occur from time to time and may be caused by a change in pay data, such as leaves of absence, pay rates, or changes in an employee’s time base. Currently, employees have the following options to repay an overpayment of wages: By issuing… [Read More]
Business Manager Bob Dean: Keeping Diablo Canyon Open is the Right Thing to Do
DCPP is California’s largest source of clean and safe baseload energy, and our long-standing position is that operating Diablo Canyon into the future is the right thing to do for our communities and our economy.