In Washoe County, NV, temperatures can reach and exceed 100 degrees in the summer, and many seniors cannot afford air conditioning. A few years ago, IBEW 1245 Reno/Sparks Retirees Club President Ron Borst challenged his fellow club members to collect fans for their neighbors in need, and the drive has become an annual tradition. This… [Read More]
Retirees Corner: A Point of Maturity
Do you remember a point in your life when an earlier admonition by your parents, suddenly had meaning? That was an individual ‘point of maturity’ for you. You had grown as a person. Many in my generation worked union jobs from an early age. This led to a certain level of complacency regarding unions and… [Read More]
Winnemucca Retirees Present $500 Donation to Support Victims of Domestic Violence
On March 4, IBEW 1245’s Winnemucca Retirees Club presented a $500 Community Fund donation to Winnemucca Domestic Violence Services, which offers free confidential services — including support, housing options, counseling, legal referrals, safety plan and much more — to those experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault. Morlan also gave the retirees a short presentation about… [Read More]
East Bay Retirees March Meeting Cancelled
The IBEW 1245 East Bay Retirees Club has cancelled their meeting that was originally scheduled for March 12. The next meeting is scheduled for April 9. –Garrett Markwood, IBEW 1245 Temporary Business Rep
North Bay Retirees Support Geyserville New Tech Academy Sports Program
IBEW 1245’s North Bay Retirees Club passed the hat and raised $350 for Geyserville New Tech Academy’s Sports Program. This is in addition to a previous donation of $850, for a total of $1,200 (the majority of those funds came from Local 1245 retirees.) In January, Local 1245 Retiree Lee Grosman presented the check to… [Read More]
Retirees Corner: Evaluating the Candidates
Seniors have shown themselves to be the most dependable voters, but they don’t always vote in their own best interest. They tend to vote for candidates based on social issues they favor or a familiar candidate, rather than on issues important to their economic well-being. We must be careful we don’t install a legislator who… [Read More]
Our pensions are under attack by some in Congress. Here’s how we can fight back. (via IBEW International)
The plan, introduced by Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tennessee), is a recipe for the ruin of IBEW multiemployer pension plans, including the National Electrical Benefit Fund.
Yerington Retirees Club Presents Donation to Wreaths Across America
The Yerington IBEW Local 1245 Retirees Club made a donation to the Wreaths Across America in honor of our veterans who gave a portion of their lives for our country. The laying of wreaths in Nevada is organized by the Nevada Veterans Coalition and is coordinated across America annually on the 2nd Saturday in December… [Read More]
Winnemucca Retirees Support Domestic Violence Services’ “Abundant Tree” Christmas Program
The IBEW Local 1245 Winnemucca Retirees club made a generous donation to the Abundant Tree Christmas program through Winnemucca Domestic Violence Services, which is dedicated to providing victims of abuse and their children with a safe environment free from violence. The donation will provide dinners for several families. Treasurer Michael Dean presented the checks on… [Read More]
Retiree Perspective: Never-Ending Brotherhood
Recently my mother passed away and services were held for her. Of course, my many family members were with us, as well as many, many friends. But along with those, were members of our “Brotherhood” – certainly “friends” – but also “Brothers.” I wish to thank them very much and want them to know that… [Read More]
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