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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

Successor Agreement Ratified at Greater Vallejo Recreation District

IBEW Local 1245 members at the Greater Vallejo Recreation District have ratified a successor agreement, which was subsequently adopted by the District Board on June 24, 2021. Highlights of the agreement include: A two-year term with a 1.25% COLA in year one and a 2.25% COLA in year two Improvements to overtime so members can… [Read More]

Members Approve Two-Year MOU at City of Berkeley

The IBEW 1245 members at the City of Berkeley have voted to approve a tentative agreement on a two-year MOU, and the City Council approved the agreement on June 15. The areas of improvement in the agreement include binding arbitration on all contract provisions; increased post-65 retiree medical monthly benefit contributions by the City in… [Read More]

Equity Increases Approved at City of Lompoc

After almost a year of negotiations, the IBEW 1245 members working in electric classifications at the City of Lompoc have secured a series of equity increases: 10% equity increase to all electric classifications, retroactive to January 1, 2021 7.5% equity increase to all electric classifications effective July 1, 2021 7.5% equity increase to all electric… [Read More]