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Members Ratify New One-Year Agreement at Paradise Irrigation District

The IBEW 1245 members employed at Paradise Irrigation District have ratified a new bargaining agreement, with 87% voting in favor of the contract. The one-year agreement includes a general wage increase of 2.5%, retroactive to July 1, 2018. Other improvements include additional spouse and dependent life insurance coverage options, and new cell phone reimbursement provisions…. [Read More]

IBEW 1245 Members Unanimously Ratify New Agreement at City of Ukiah

The IBEW 1245 members employed at the City of Ukiah have unanimously approved a new MOU by a vote of 14-0. The City Council also approved the agreement, which was reached after four days of bargaining. The new agreement includes general wage increases of 4% in 2018, 3% in 2019 and 3% in 2020, with… [Read More]

Powering Sacramento at the Upper American River Project

Nestled deep in California’s El Dorado National Forest lies the Upper American River Project (UARP) – a large-scale hydroelectric development that is capable of providing the Sacramento region with up to 20 percent of its peak load. The UARP consists of 9 powerhouses and 11 reservoirs within a series of dams that stretch along the… [Read More]

Members Ratify New Agreement at Yuba County Water Agency

After contentious negotiations that ended in mediation, the IBEW 1245 members at Yuba County Water Agency ratified a newly negotiated successor MOU on August 30, 2018 by a vote of 18-4. The Board approved the MOU on September 4. The new agreement includes a 3.25% general wage increase the went into effect at the beginning… [Read More]

IBEW 1245 Members From TID Place Second at Pacific Northwest Lineman’s Rodeo

IBEW 1245 members Dustin Krieger, Josh Kilna and Steve Johnson from Turlock Irrigation District came in second place overall in the journeyman linemen competition at the  25th Annual Pacific Northwest Lineman Rodeo 2018 held in Gresham, Oregon on July 28, 2018. They also took first place in the wire down event and second place in the … [Read More]

Public and Private Sector Shop Stewards Train for the Challenges Ahead

In early August, IBEW 1245 conducted its annual public-and-private-sector shop steward training series. Approximately 60 stewards from Nevada employers came together for a training in Reno on August 8, and the following day, the union held another shop steward training at the IBEW 1245 hall in Vacaville for over 100 stewards who work at public… [Read More]

Life After Janus

For months, national news outlets and pundits predicted that the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v AFSCME would be the “death knell” for American labor unions. And while other public sector unions have taken a hit, IBEW 1245’s public sector membership has remained relatively unscathed. That’s no happy accident. Local 1245 knew that the… [Read More]

Members Unanimously Ratify New Agreement at Port of Oakland

On June 21, IBEW 1245 members at the Port of Oakland unanimously ratified a new agreement by a vote of 17-0.  The agreement was subsequently approved by the Board of Port Commissioners at the July 26 board meeting. The new MOU is effective January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2022, and includes general wage increases… [Read More]

Job Opportunity: Journey Lineworker, City of Alameda

Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) is currently recruiting to fill two vacancies for Journey Lineworker. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a great team making a significant impact in the local community. Please note that this position is full time with benefits and employees work a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off. The Lineworkers are part of the Engineering… [Read More]