Two proposed ballot measures being considered by the City of Redding would likely have “little impact” on the city’s short-term budget crisis and could “potentially undermine future government essential services,” according to a study by the UC Davis’s Center for Regional Change. Report highlights include the following: – The proposed ballot initiative to create a… [Read More]
RT Announces Job Cuts
On Jan. 29, in response to his request, Local 1245 met with Sacramento Regional Transit General manager Mike Wiley. During that meeting, he informed the union that RT’s Fiscal Year 2010 budgeted operating revenues are coming in below their expectations. In addition, RT’s fare revenue is now projected to be approximately $7 million below budget…. [Read More]
LOCAL 1245 KEEPS UP THE PRESSURE ON CITY OF REDDING
IBEW Local 1245 members spearheaded a massive display of union solidarity at the Jan. 5 meeting of the Redding City Council. Outraged by two proposed ballot initiatives that attack employee retirement benefits, more than 80 IBEW members were joined by about 40 firefighters, police and other city employees in a short rally before filing into… [Read More]
District Produces PERS Data in Regional Transit Negotiations
Local 1245 continues difficult negotiations with Sacramento Regional Transit. The District’s takeaway package remains on the table. The District is proposing a number of “options” for reaching its goal of no increases in labor cost from 2008. The Local 1245 bargaining committee continues to analyze these options in order to determine the best course of action. During the one… [Read More]
Privitization Fizzles in Redding
The City of Redding’s Privatization Evaluation Committee died a quiet and unmourned death on Dec. 14. The committee, which had been urged by Redding business interests to outsource city jobs, discovered two important things during its brief existence: First, cities that have outsourced jobs typically don’t save any money and often end up taking the work back… [Read More]
Redding Unit Donates Unit Fund to Feed the Needy
IBEW Local 1245 Unit 3217 Chairman Paul Snyder, right, and Recorder Gary Moeckli, left, present a $300 donation to Ken White of the Redding Good News Rescue Mission to help feed those less fortunate during the 2009 holiday season. Unit 3217 members voted unanimously at their December unit meeting to donate $300 from their unit… [Read More]
New Meeting Time for City of Redding Unit
Unit 3217, City of Redding, has a new start time–4:30 p.m. The new start time will be effective beginning with the January 2010 unit meeting. Meeting dates and location remain the same. Ray Thomas, Senior Business Representative
Sacramento Regional Transit: Union Committee Analyzing Options
Local 1245 continues to negotiate with Sacramento Regional Transit. The District’s takeaway package remains on the table. They are proposing a number of “options” in reaching their goal of no increases in labor cost from 2008. The Union’s bargaining committee continues to analyze these options in order to determine the best course of action. Bargaining has been… [Read More]
Hot Stick Training
Apprentice Linemen at Turlock Irrigation District recently went through a week-long “hot stick” training at the TID Training Center. The training instructs apprentices in specific techniques for using hot sticks to connect and disconnect wires and to install protective insulating gear, as well as maintaining safe work distances.
Management Presents Economic Proposals in RT Bargaining
Sacramento Regional Transit presented its economic proposals to the IBEW Local 1245 Bargaining Committee on Oct. 9 in the on-going negotiations. The District is looking to accomplish a net 0% increase in labor cost in order to deal with a projected budget shortfall in FY 2009 and 2010. The IBEW Local 1245 Bargaining Committee is… [Read More]
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