IBEW 1245 Organizing Stewards are appointed by the Business Manager and President to advance the union’s leadership program and organizing activities. The position was created by the Executive Board in 2013 and is currently in its tenth year.
Organizing Stewards dedicate time and energy to IBEW 1245’s organizing activities and campaigns, and recruit and mobilize others to join them, working closely with the team of IBEW 1245 Staff Organizers.
Meet the 1245 Organizing Staff:
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2023 IBEW 1245 Organizing Staff, from left: Melissa Echeverria, Assistant Business Manager Rene Cruz Martinez, Rick Thompson, and Charlotte Stevens
Meet the Organizing Stewards:
Valarie Moralez
Joseph Loc Hoang
Foster Goree
Jim Baker
Alex Abrego
Lorenso Arciniega
Bob Vieira
Emilio Sanchez
Steve Marcotte
Danielle Bradley
Arnaldo Lizarraga
LaDrena Gunn-Swangin
Luz Vargas Garcia
Jennifer Adams
Nikki Neal
Rocio Gianelli
Serrita Jackson
Gabrielle Baker
Natalie Villanueva
Ron Borst
Aileen Zuehlke
Victor Barajas
Ramona Garcia
Georgette Carrillo
Veronica Rivera-Avilez
Teresa Aguilar
Kristen Rasmussen
Sandra Cisneros
Alvin Dayoan
Brandon Fosselman
Donyale Davis
Kathie Preston
Ashley Precissi
Charlene Peele
Daniel Morrison
Vashawn Perkins
Griselda Fernandez
Maria Renteria
Juan Montoya
Candace Justice
Ruth Bailey
Dahlila Grayson
Rita Weisshaar
Kurene 'KT' Turner
Greg Kestel
Mike Scafani
Ashley Soria
Ruben Hernandez
Rachel Segale
Nilda Holguin
Brenda Balcazar
Serena Moss
Felicia Lynch
Inez Hernandez
Andrew Hernandez
Patricia Moreno
Clerical at Large of PG&E, Central Area: Julie Gonzalez
Jim Lappin
Dawn Akolo
Ellen 'Lanie' Richardson
John Hoang
Marilyn Jade Phillips
Leo Ramirez
Luz Rivera-Nunez
Monique Mendoza
Alicia Rivas
Ricardo Hernandez
Derrick Maynard
Joshua Facht
Dan Dougherty
Jesse Hoch
Rafael Burgos Jr
Kevin Krummes
Danielle Bonds
Bill Wallace
David Palmer
Tamara Cacuyog
David Ly
Jeff Munoz
Tim Neal
Ken Rawles
Ivan Pereda
Hugo Ramirez
Nicole Frazier
Laquania 'Q' Thompson
Cristian Escobar
Noe Rodriguez
John Sleuter
John Wilson
Vickie Borst
Michael Bowers
Irrigation Districts: Rodrigo Flores
Mona McCarthy
Dionicio Martinez
Criteria for Appointment
- A commitment to the ideals of the union and IBEW 1245’s organizing agenda;
- Team player who works closely with IBEW 1245’s organizing team;
- Energy, enthusiasm, exemplary work ethic, respect of co-workers;
- Desire and commitment to take on an active role within the local on paid time as well as on their own time;
- Willingness and proven track record of recruiting other members to participate in organizing activities.
Activities of an Organizing Steward
Organizing Stewards are members who contribute to building the local union and the labor movement, and participate in:
- Trainings;
- IBEW 1245 campaigns, such as contract campaigns, organizing drives, educational outreach, team building;
- Political campaigns prioritized by IBEW 1245, such as labor-related state initiatives, local elections, and Central Labor Council efforts on behalf of labor-endorsed candidates;
- Solidarity campaigns, such as efforts to support Walmart workers, and key labor battles in other states (in recent years these have included Wisconsin, Ohio, Florida, Alaska and Illinois);
- Community action, such as Earth Day, Charity Bowl, IBEW unit support for charitable activities;
- Special events that educate and mobilize our members and the larger community to support worker organization and recognition of workers’ rights and dignity.
Recruitment
Prospective organizing stewards will be identified by Business Representatives, Organizing Staff and other Organizing Stewards. Members are also encouraged to express interest to their Business Representative or co-workers already involved. Once identified, candidates will be vetted by their Business Representative in consultation with the Organizing Staff, using the criteria mentioned above.
Training
Organizing Stewards will participate in regular trainings, seminars, campaigns and online education.
Appointment
Just as in the case of Shop Stewards and Safety Stewards, Organizing Stewards are appointed positions. Formal appointment will be executed by IBEW 1245 Business Manager and President at the recommendation of the organizing staff in consultation with Business Representatives. For more information, contact our staff organizers.
Check out this video from 2014 to learn more about the organizing stewards and their work.