Members of the IBEW 1245 Reno/Sparks Retirees Club rallied in front of the Reno VA Medical Center to address severe staffing shortages within the VA system. Retirees and Organizing Stewards Rita Weisshaar and John Wilson, together with their spouses, demonstrated their solidarity with members of AFGE and other labor organizations to bring awareness to a… [Read More]
Retiree Perspective: The Greening of Labor
Mississippi River down to a trickle. Tornado outbreaks in December from Oklahoma to Florida. Hurricanes coming one after another that batter Florida from Gulf to Atlantic. Snow storms dumping record amounts of snow. Record heat waves and droughts from California to Idaho. And what are the costs for these weather-related events? Mississippi shipping hampered delaying… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Fred Ross, Jr. (1947-2022)
On November 20, 2022 IBEW 1245 organizer Fred Ross, Jr., passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He died at home surrounded by his family and friends. A legend in labor organizing circles, Brother Ross began his organizing career with the United Farm Workers (UFW) and later continued it with SEIU where he organized… [Read More]
Speaker Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Fred Ross, Jr. (via Speaker)
“Paul and I join Californians and all Americans in mourning the loss of Fred Ross, Jr. – a relentless leader in the fight to secure justice, collective strength and a voice on the job for working people, both in our country and abroad under the Neighbor to Neighbor initiative.”
IBEW 1245 Grieves the Passing of Brother Fred Ross, Jr. and Honors his Legacy (UPDATED)
A message from Business Manager Bob Dean on the passing of Fred Ross, Jr.: It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our union brother Fred Ross, Jr. He died at home surrounded by his family and friends after a valiant battle with cancer. A legend in labor organizing circles, Brother Ross… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Ron Borst
Fearless Union Leader at NV Energy It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our union brother, Ron Borst, on Sunday, September 4, 2022 of Labor Day weekend. Adam Weber, IBEW 1245 Business Representative currently representing IBEW 1245’s members at NV Energy wrote, “On Sunday, the world not only lost a… [Read More]
Yerington Retirees Club Presents Donation to Helping Hands
IBEW Local 1245’s Yerington Retirees Club presented the Helping Hands organization with a $500 donation towards their program. Helping Hands currently has 160 seniors or disabled clients, who are transported to Carson City, Gardnerville, Fernley, Fallon, Smith Valley and Wellington to doctors’ appointments, pharmacies, shopping, food pantries etc. The nine volunteer drivers only receive $.40… [Read More]
Reno-Sparks Retirees Support Needy Seniors With 7th Annual Fan Drive
The IBEW 1245 Reno/ Sparks Retirees Club held its seventh annual fan drive for Washoe County seniors this spring, collecting a total of 135 fans to donate to those in need. Club President Ron Borst started the fan drive back in 2015 after hearing a radio ad about low income seniors in his area are… [Read More]
North Bay Retirees Present Donation to Local Food Bank
IBEW 1245 North Bay Retirees Club members Mike Scafani, Dean “Red” Ohlen, and Ken Rawles with IBEW 1245 Business Reps JV Macor, Mark Wilson and Kim Camatti, presenting 2020-21 donations in the amount of $1850 to Redwood Empire Food Bank. Accepting the donation for the food back was Chief Executive Officer David Goodman.
IBEW 1245 Retirement Seminars — Reserve Your Spot
The IBEW 1245 retirement seminars are back! If you’re nearing retirement, this is a great opportunity for you and your spouse to make sure you’re financially prepared.
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