The Company and Union recently identified and discussed an error resulting from the implementation of LA-08-27 which impacted the wage rates for Electric Transmission and Distribution, System Operators (SOs) and Lead System Operators (LSOs), as provided for in Exhibit X. The error occurred by combining the GWI and the 3% wage increase pursuant to LA-08-27,… [Read More]

This Pilot agreement will be used to address regular vacancies within the IBEW workforce in the Telecom Maintenance at DCPP. The Telecom Maintenance Department refers to the work group of all Telecommunications Technician, Senior Telecommunication Technician, and Computer Field Analyst assigned to DCPP. All work normally performed in the department by IBEW 1245 will continue… [Read More]

The Company and Union have met to discuss Subforeman A upgrades. The General Construction (GC) Line Department expressed interest in the ability to upgraded Subforeman A – Overhead (50010179) incumbents when responsible for overseeing large jobs and clearances where multiple GC crews are assigned. Accordingly, the parties agreed to the following: Pursuant to Section 304.4… [Read More]

In an effort to increase the Company’s internal inspection resources and pursuant to Section 304.4 of the Physical Agreement, Company proposes to create a new classification, Pre-Utility Inspector (52727589). This classification will be added to the GC Gas LOP, Section 600-13, Exhibit VI-M. The job definition is defined in Attachment 1 and 2021 wage rates… [Read More]

With the goal of improving the Title 212 emergency response process for Title 200 Physical employees, the Company and Union agreed to pilot an automated call-out system using the vendor ARCOS, beginning in August 2012. In Letter of Agreement 14-46 the parties agreed to implement ARCOS system on a regular basis with employees within Electric… [Read More]

The Company anticipates a significant increase in Distribution Control Center workload for “work management” tasks (writing/checking switching) as a result of increased efforts toward system hardening, Public Safety Power shut off, maintenance, and other application for work requests. As a result of this increased workload, the parties recognize a need within Electric Operations, Distribution Control… [Read More]

Vegetation Management (VM) Inspectors play a critical role when it comes to keeping utility lines safe and operational. Their responsibilities include vegetation patrols, customer interaction, work verification and logistical coordination amongst multiple agencies – all work that is typically done by members of IBEW 1245. However, as of last week, there were 1,500 non-signatory contractors… [Read More]