A number of our members have received solicitations from Cohen Milstein, a small law firm by national standards. They are inviting our members to join an “investigation” of the PG&E pension plan. Cohen Milstein has no relationship with IBEW Local 1245 and we do not sanction their conduct. As far as we can tell, Cohen… [Read More]
Nevada Alliance for Retired Americans Presents Hero Award to Rep. Dina Titus
Congresswoman Dina Titus received the Hero Award from the Nevada Alliance for Retired Americans (NARA), for voting 100% in support of senior issues over the past year. Pictured above, from left: NARA Dick Collins Chapter (DCC) Secretary-Treasurer Darlene Hayward, NARA DCC President Forrest Darby (IBEW 357 retiree), NARA State President Tom “TBird” Bird (IBEW 1245 retiree… [Read More]
Dalzell Presents IBEW 1245 Founder’s Cufflinks to Nevada Retiree Leader
When IBEW 1245 founder Ron Weakley passed away several years ago, he left a box of his cufflinks to 1245 Business Manager Tom Dalzell. At the quarterly Advisory Council meeting in Reno, Dalzell bequeathed a set of Weakley’s cufflinks to Ron Borst, president of 1245’s Reno-Sparks Retirees Club and a longtime 1245 activist who helped… [Read More]
Big Wins in the Nevada Legislature
The Nevada State Legislature 80th session had many wins for the residents of Nevada. The session began on February 4 and closed at the stroke of midnight on June 3, 2019. This session was different than previous sessions due to a Democratic majority in both the State Assembly and Senate. And for the first time… [Read More]
Reno-Sparks Retirees Club Donates Fans to Needy Seniors
In the Reno-Sparks, Nevada area, triple-digit temperatures in late summer aren’t uncommon. Unfortunately, many seniors simply cannot afford to pay for air conditioning, and the sweltering heat makes summertime uncomfortable and potentially life-threatening for low-income seniors. Four years ago, IBEW Local 1245 Reno-Sparks Retirees Club President Ron Borst challenged the members of his club to… [Read More]
Retirees Attend Briefing on PG&E Bankruptcy, Launch New Retirees Club Chapter
On Wednesday, May 29, 19 PG&E retirees met at the IBEW 1245 union hall in Vacaville for a briefing on the PG&E bankruptcy. The meeting was the result of systematic outreach by Organizer Fred Ross as the union explores new ways to mobilize our current and former members to advocate for our membership in the… [Read More]
May 29: PG&E Bankruptcy Briefing for IBEW 1245 Retirees
Attention IBEW 1245 Retirees in and around Sacramento and the Bay Area, You’re invited to a special briefing on the PG&E Bankruptcy, led by IBEW 1245 Sr. Assistant Business Manager Bob Dean. The briefing will be held on Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 from 10am to 11am at the 1245 Union Hall located at 30 Orange… [Read More]
Yerington Retirees Club Meeting Date Change for May
The IBEW 1245 Yerington Retirees Club has rescheduled its next meeting to May 29. Time and location will remain the same. –Thomas “T” Bird, Yerington Retirees Club
North Bay Retirees Support Lake County Moose Lodge
The IBEW 1245 North Bay Retirees Club Vice President Red Olin (far left) presented a $1,200 donation to Lake County Moose Lodge Administrator Jeremy Reddick (center, in tan coat). The donation included $500 from the IBEW 1245 Community Fund, $350 raised by the retirees, and an additional $350 in matching funds. –Mark McCrea, IBEW 1245… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Retiree Chip Chadwick Featured on CNN
IBEW 1245 retiree Chip Chadwick is featured in this new “CNN Heroes” segment, which aired on December 9. Learn more about Chadwick’s work as a therapy dog handler here.
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