The parties discussed the requirement, under Federal Regulations, that the classifications within the Paint (Insulation and Coatings), Line of Progression (LOP), be included in the Drug Free Pipeline Program (DOT covered). This was originally established in 1995 (LA-95-114). To enable the differentiation of Operator Qualification trainings assigned to the Working Foreman B (non-climbing), within the… [Read More]

The Company and Union entered into Letter Agreement 20-63, which superseded LA-20-04 and extended the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Drones Pilot Program through December 31, 2020. While the parties continue to discuss the development of a system-wide UAV Drones program, the Company and Union have agreed to extend the expiration of LA-20-63, under the same… [Read More]

The Company and Union entered into Letter Agreement 20-40, which created a temporary work schedule for all System Operators at the Vacaville Grid Control Center (GCC) and the temporary assignment of some System Operators to an alternate temporary headquarters in Rocklin. Letter Agreement 20-52 extended the terms of LA 20-40 through December 31, 2020. The… [Read More]

In accordance with Section 19.12 of the clerical agreement, the Company proposes the following options to address the impacts to affected Contact Center employees headquartered at 111 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, California:

The Company and Union discussed the current and continued business need to attract qualified Troubleman, even for temporary assignments, within the Bay Area. The parties agree to temporarily expand the premium eligibility provided under Letter of Agreement R1-19-17-PGE, to employees temporarily assigned to a Troubleman classification (includes: Transmission Troubleman – 50010431 and Troubleman – 50010432)…. [Read More]

The Company and IBEW met to discuss a pilot program whereby Electric Dispatchers (Work & Resource Dispatcher, Work & Resource Dispatcher Relief and Work and Resource Dispatcher-In-Training) would begin dispatching tasks for Title 200 and Title 300 IT work. This Letter of Agreement sets forth the Agreement reached by the parties regarding the creation of… [Read More]

In an effort to address an urgent need to fill vacancies within the Field Garage Mechanic A (50010280) classification in the Transportation Services Department, the Company proposes to utilize the Provisional Journeyman Placement process to direct place fifteen (15) GC Field Garage Mechanic employees into this position. The incumbents are identified in Attachment 1 of… [Read More]

The Company and Union entered into Letter Agreement 20-39 which identified steps the Company has taken to ensure that emergency and critical work continues during the COVID-19 health crisis. Specifically, the Company and Union agreed to seek employee volunteers in Electric, Gas and Generation operations to remain sequestered at onsite work locations. The purpose of… [Read More]

This week, the CPUC approved PG&E’s 2018 GRC request to close 10 of its local offices. The IBEW 1245 members at Auburn, Colusa, Davis, Kerman, Lakeport, Livermore, Oakhurst, Sanger, Walnut Creek and Wasco customer service offices have already been notified of the closures, and we remain strongly committed to protecting these members during the transition… [Read More]