IBEW Local 1245 has had success in the legislative arena before – in fact, we’re well-known around Sacramento as a powerhouse union that knows how to advocate effectively on behalf of our members. But our past successes pale in comparison to the legislative victories we achieved in 2022. We approached this legislative session with an… [Read More]
“We Are All Diablo Canyon” — IBEW 1245 Floods the Capitol to Push Climate Package Over the Finish Line
More than 100 IBEW 1245 organizing stewards, staff and executive board members gathered at the State Capitol in Sacramento in a show of force to demonstrate support for the Climate Package and Diablo Canyon.
New Poll Shows Broad Support for Prop 30
Californians understand the urgency needed in the fight against climate change by reducing emissions from vehicles and wildfires.
Learn About Prop 30: The Clean Cars and Clean Air Act
A coalition of labor, environmental groups, firefighters, public health advocates and businesses – including California State Association of Electrical Workers (IBEW), California Environmental Voters, the Coalition for Clean Air and CAL-FIRE Local 2881 – are sponsoring Proposition 30, the Clean Cars and Clean Air Act on the November ballot this year.
The Power Shortfall, and What it Means for the Future of Diablo Canyon
Recently, the future of Diablo Canyon has been in the news quite a bit, sparked by renewed interest in extending operations at DCPP. What changed?
IBEW 1245 Applauds DOE Amendment to Civil Nuclear Credit Program
On June 27, IBEW 1245 Business Manager Bob Dean submitted formal comments to the U.S., Department of Energy, in strong support of the continued operation of U.S. nuclear reactors through the Civil Nuclear Credit (CNC) Program. “Diablo Canyon operates in the public interest, and Local 1245 supports continued operation of DCPP into the future as… [Read More]
AB 205: Energy Reliability Legislation is a Win-Win for California and IBEW 1245
Safe and reliable power is absolutely essential for all Californians, and many of the provisions in AB 205 that support energy reliability will, by nature, support job reliability for IBEW 1245 members.
What Winning Looks Like: IBEW 1245’s “Get Out the Vote” Efforts Yield Big Victories in the Primary
Our elected officials — from local offices right up to the U.S. Congress – have immense power over our lives, both on and off the job. Lawmakers can enact policies that lift up working families like ours — or they can push through laws that are harmful to workers, unions, and the utility industry. A… [Read More]
“Rekindling the Spark That Drives Us” — IBEW 1245 Organizing Steward Training Focuses on Why Politics Matters
On Saturday May 14, 2022, more than 65 IBEW 1245 Organizing Stewards met in Stockton, CA to learn about the union difference, hear from labor leaders about the huge political stakes for all working families in the upcoming midterm elections, and double down on our commitment to educate and mobilize the vote. The theme of… [Read More]
1245 Organizing Stewards Help Propel Haney to Victory in Assembly District 17
When former Assemblymember David Chiu was appointed to serve as San Francisco’s City Attorney in November of 2021, four candidates jumped at the chance to fill the Assembly seat that his appointment left vacant. IBEW 1245 was quick to throw support behind Matt Haney, a member of the SF Board of Supervisors and a longtime… [Read More]
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