Each January, 300 to 400 delegates to the EWMC Leadership Conference participate in a day of service, in hopes of leaving the community with a lasting impression of the positive impact of Organized Labor. Local 1245’s quarterly community service projects are a direct result of the day of service participation during National Leadership Conferences. On… [Read More]
Local 1245 Veterans Group Spearheads New “Power Pathways” Clerical Career Training
by Eileen Purcell, IBEW 1245 Staff Organizer Photos by John Storey About 18 months ago, Vicki Bunag, a member of the IBEW 1245 Veterans Group and Senior Customer Service Representative at PG&E’s Fresno Call Center, came up with the idea to expand the company’s “Power Pathways” training program for vets to include clerical lines of progression…. [Read More]
Last Call: Boots for Vets
Thank you to all our members who have already donated new and gently used boots to our “Boots for Vets” drive. We’ve received dozens of pairs so far, but we could still use more! Please don’t forget to drop off a pair of boots for a veteran in need in the coming week. The last… [Read More]
Donate Boots to Help Vets
The IBEW 1245 Veterans’ Group in Eureka is collecting men and women’s boots for veterans during the month of September. Please donate used & new boots! Deliver them to the IBEW 1245 Union Hall, 30 Orange Tree Circle, Vacaville, by noon, Tuesday, September 29. Boots will be distributed at the Eureka Fairgrounds during the North… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Member Walter Carmier Featured on CA Labor Federation Blog
Leading up to Labor Day, the California Labor Federation is highlighting workers in California and sharing their stories. Walter is the very first Faces of Labor post and you can learn more from Walter on his journey from military man to union man with IBEW Local 1245 below.
Grandmain of IBEW 1245 Vet Group raises the standard in Redding
Redding retiree Mike Grandmain, a long term member of IBEW 1245, continues to be the leading standard bearer of IBEW 1245 Veteran’s Group in Redding, Ca. The Veterans’ Group launched in late 2013 and is a member-driven initiative. Committee members from Lompoc and Fresno to Sacramento, Redding, Eureka and Reno have sponsored local activities that… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Joins Veterans Day Parades in Sacramento, Shasta Lake and Fresno
Veterans Day isn’t supposed to be a somber occasion; it’s a celebration honoring the brave service men and women who risk it all to defend our freedom and keep us safe. This year, the IBEW 1245 Veterans Committee participated in Veterans Day parades in Sacramento, Fresno and Redding to reinforce our union’s commitment to current… [Read More]
Union Plus Introduces Mortgage Veterans Grant
The American dream of homeownership is far too often out of reach, especially for those who make significant sacrifices to protect our country. Union Plus wants to make the dream of homeownership a reality for hard working union members who have served in our armed forces. Union Plus will begin offering the Union Plus Mortgage… [Read More]
Lompoc Unit Contributes to Tie Dye Volleyball Game, Supports Cancer Research
IBEW 1245 members from Unit #1218, Lompoc, contributed more than $200 to support the Lompoc-Cabrillo Tie Dye Volleyball game in late September. All proceeds from the game will be donated to the American Cancer Society. The game was organized by Cabrillo High Volleyball Team Captain Fallon Wynne, the daughter of IBEW 1245 members Shawn and… [Read More]
PG&E Expands Charitable Contribution-Matching Policy
PG&E has announced that beginning this year, the company will match employee donations to ALL nonprofit organizations up to $1,000 through the company’s annual “Campaign for the Community” fundraising drive. Previously, the program was limited to organizations in PG&E’s service area. Last year, PG&E employees and retirees raised more than $6.5 million for nonprofit organizations and schools in their… [Read More]