desplazarse hacia abajo para español With the signing of SB 247 coinciding with the end of the current line clearance tree trimmer agreement, we’re expecting an interesting negotiation period, as the economic impacts of the new agreement are essentially enshrined in the new state law. Opening letters have been sent out, and we’re working to… [Read More]
Video: PG&E Ramps Up Tree-Trimming Efforts Amid Increased Wildfire Concerns (via KPIX)
New IBEW 1245-Backed California Law Will Improve Training and Wages for Line Clearance Tree Trimmers / La nueva ley de California mejorará la capacitación y los salarios para los podadores de árboles
desplazarse hacia abajo para español California’s hard-working line clearance tree trimmers deserve top-notch training, safe jobs and fair wages – and thanks to strong advocacy from IBEW Local 1245, a new state law will soon go into effect that enshrines these workplace standards into law for all IBEW tree trimmers. The law, SB 247, requires… [Read More]
PG&E is less than one-third done with its 2019 tree-trimming work (via SF Chronicle)
The company said its ability to meet the tree-trimming target by the end of the year depends on whether it can “significantly increase the number of qualified personnel engaged” in the effort.
PG&E to judge: We’re doing more tree work than any utility ‘has ever done before’ (via SF Chronicle)
An attorney for Pacific Gas and Electric Co. defended the company’s tree trimming to a federal judge Tuesday, describing its efforts to prevent more wildfires by heavily clearing vegetation around power lines as necessary and unprecedented in reach, even while conceding some major flaws in the program.
New Meeting Location for Hayward/Newark Trees Unit
Unit #4721, Hayward/Newark (Davey Tree), has relocated its meeting to Round Table Pizza at 5544 Thornton Ave, Newark CA. The unit meeting time and dates will remain the same. –Junior Ornelas, IBEW 1245 Business Rep
Clearing Trees With Relative Ease / Despeje de árboles con relativa facilidad
Desplácese hacia abajo para español. When tree branches come into contact with power lines, it can result in an outage – or even a fire. And thanks to a very wet and rainy winter, the foliage in California is exceptionally abundant and fast-growing this year. With fire season upon us, IBEW 1245’s line clearance tree… [Read More]
Troy Steen Wins Quarterly Photo Contest
Three-year IBEW 1245 member Troy Steen has won the IBEW 1245 quarterly photo contest. His winning photo, shown here, depicts fellow IBEW 1245 member Walter Wroten, a climber working for Davey Tree, on a line clearance tree trimming job near Colfax, CA. Steen captured the photo from a 100ft bucket truck. Brother Steen was unable… [Read More]
New Contractors, Production Pressure, Bankruptcy and Bargaining / Nuevos contratistas, presión de producción, quiebra y negociación
Desplácese hacia abajo para español. It has been a very hectic year for everyone in this work group. 2018 ended with a lot of uncertainties and 2019 began with a lot of changes. Between new contractors, a lot of movement with members changing companies and/or locations, and the PG&E bankruptcy, there has no shortage of… [Read More]
As California Wildfire Season Looms, Finding Tree Trimmers Is a New Problem (via NY Times)
Beyond the tight labor market, there is the challenge of enlisting a certain kind of worker for the difficult and dangerous job. To trim trees well, especially the 200-footers in the Sierra Nevada forests, contractors must be strong and agile, and able to handle fear and adrenaline surges.
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