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COVID-19 Claims the Life of IBEW 1245 Member David Gonzalez

We deeply regret to announce the passing of seven-year IBEW 1245 member David Gonzalez Sr., who sadly lost his life to COVID-19 complications last week. He was 54 years old. Brother Gonzalez, who worked for the City of Lompoc’s Solid Waste Division as a Collections Driver for ten years, was a kind, reserved and devout… [Read More]

Job Opportunity: Mechanic Operator III-IV, Northern CA Power Agency

Salary Range:$61.1600 To 62.9900 Hourly Under general supervision of the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor and at times under the general direction of the Mechanic Operator Lead Person; to maintain, repair, adjust, install, and test, powerplant steam field, water injection systems and equipment and maintain lease site grounds.   The measure of accuracy and reliability is the… [Read More]

New MOU for IBEW 1245 Members at Paradise Irrigation District

The IBEW 1245 members employed at Paradise Irrigation District voted unanimously to approve a new two-year MOU late last year. Due to some errors and omissions by the District, as well as a lengthy Industrial Benefits Survey, there was a delay in getting the agreement finalized, but it is now in effect, and includes a… [Read More]

One-Year MOU Extension Approved at City of Oakland

The IBEW 1245 members at the City of Oakland have unanimously voted to approve a tentative agreement on a one-year MOU extension that includes 3% general wage increases. The MOU extension was subsequently approved by the City Council on July 6. The negotiations committee consisted of Michael Patterson and myself. –Charley Souders, IBEW 1245 Business… [Read More]

Unit Meetings Resume

The City of Santa Clara Unit Meeting resumed with a great turnout in July.  Pictured above, Unit Chairman Ben Brown swears in three IBEW 1245 members, from left, Deion Willcox, George Rodriguez, and Scott Anderson. –Charley Souders, IBEW 1245 Business Rep