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Job Opportunities: Multiple IBEW Positions Available at Western Area Power Administration

Join WAPA’s team and “keep the lights on” for millions of Americans. Guided by our Strategic Roadmap, we market and deliver clean, renewable, reliable federal hydroelectric power, which enhances America’s energy security and sustains its economic vitality. As part of the Department of Energy, WAPA provides premier power marketing and transmission services across 17,000+ miles… [Read More]

District Court Blocks Federal Employee Vaccine Rule

A U.S District Court in Texas today ruled that the Biden Administration does not have the authority to require federal employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and has placed a temporary injunction to block implementation of the government’s vaccine rule. This means that IBEW 1245 members working at federal properties, including the Western Area Power… [Read More]

Four-Year Agreement Approved at Merced Irrigation District

IBEW Local 1245 members at Merced Irrigation District have ratified a new four-year agreement.  The agreement includes a 3% general wage increase in each year of the agreement, along with a lump sum payment of $1,500 at the time of Board approval due to protracted bargaining. The classic employee contribution for the retirement plan will… [Read More]

New Three-Year MOU Approved at City of Lodi

IBEW Local 1245 members at the City of Lodi Electric Utility voted to approve a new three-year agreement.  The agreement includes wage increases of of 7%, 5% and 5% for all lineman classifications and 5%, 4% and 4% for all other classifications within the bargaining unit. The union successfully negotiated improvements to medical and dental;… [Read More]

Job Opportunity: Apprentice Lineworker, City of Alameda

Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) is currently recruiting for an Apprentice Lineworker and this recruitment is OPEN UNTIL JANUARY 20, 2022.  This position works a 9/80 work schedule, which means an early start to the work day and every other Friday is a regular day off.

One-Year Extension Approved at LMUD

The IBEW 1245 members at Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) have approved a one-year extension to their current agreement by a vote of 18-1. The extension includes a general wage increase of 5.6%, effective July 1, 2022, with no other changes to the existing agreement. –Mike Venturino, IBEW 1245 Business Rep

Members Unanimously Ratify New Four-Year MOU at Mt. Wheeler Power

The IBEW 1245 members at Mt. Wheeler Power have unanimously ratified a new four-year MOU, which was approved by the Board in late December. The new agreement includes across-the-board general wage increases of 4.25% for both physical and clerical in each year of the four-year agreement. Additionally, in year one, all Linemen classifications receive an… [Read More]