The PG&E Shop Steward Conference in San Ramon that was scheduled for March 15 has been cancelled. –Bob Gerstle, IBEW 1245 Sr. Asst Business Manager
Letter Agreement 23-08: Deconsolidation Rock Creek Caribou-Hydro (Cancels LA 17-20)
Following the implementation of Letter Agreement No. 17-20, the Company and IBEW have met to discuss the need to once again staff positions at the Caribou Powerhouse. Many of the vacancies will be filled by employees who either moved from the Caribou location to Rock Creek or who support the Caribou area from Rock Creek…. [Read More]
Oakhurst Unit Meeting Cancelled Due to Storm
Unit #1125, Oakhurst, has cancelled its March meetings due to storms and EOC activation. –Ryan Skelton, IBEW 1245 Business Rep
Stockton Clerical Unit Meeting Rescheduled
Stockton Clerical Unit #2509 has rescheduled its meeting from March 6 to March 8, same time and location. -Gracie Nunez, IBEW 1245 Business Rep
VIDEO: “Hot Work” in Snowy Weather
Working on energized high-voltage lines is a highly technical and potentially hazardous skill that requires extensive training.
NRC Grants “Timely Renewal” Exemption to Allow Continued Operation of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant (press release from Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted an exemption to Pacific Gas & Electric Co. that would allow the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant to continue operating while the agency considers its license renewal application. After evaluating the company’s exemption request, the NRC staff determined that the exemption is authorized by law, will not present undue… [Read More]
Merced Unit Meeting Cancelled for March
Due to storms and outages, Merced Unit #1123 has cancelled its meeting scheduled for March 1. –Ryan Skelton, IBEW 1245 Business Rep
California regulators find Diablo Canyon nuclear plant needed through 2030 to support grid reliability (via UtilityDive)
The California Energy Commission on Tuesday approved a staff analysis recommending the state pursue extending the operation of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant through 2030 to ensure electricity grid reliability. Officials said they considered data showing California risks energy supply shortfalls during extreme weather events driven by climate change.
Fort Bragg Unit Meeting Canceled for March
Due to extreme weather and outages, the meeting for Fort Bragg Unit #3717 will be canceled for the month of March. –Mark Wilson, IBEW 1245 Business Rep
Vacaville and Petaluma Shop Steward Trainings Postponed Due to Storm
In consideration of our many members who are working on storm restoration, IBEW 1245 leadership has opted to reschedule this week’s PG&E shop steward training sessions in Vacaville and Petaluma. Affected stewards will be notified when new dates for these trainings have been scheduled. Please stay safe, and look out for one another. –Bob Gerstle,… [Read More]