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.
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 staff organizers. Organizing Stewards are a public face of IBEW 1245.
Meet the Organizing Stewards:
Gabrielle Baker
Felicia Lynch
Michael Bowers
Anna Hernandez
Jasmine Williams
Andrew Garcia
Laquania Thompson
Serrita Jackson
Pedro Sandoval
Jim Lappin
Veronica Rivera-Avilez
Marilyn Jade Phillips
Candace Koff
Vickie Borst
Joseph Loc Hoang
Valarie Moralez
Cory Alves
Serena Moss
Rachelle Rendon
Nilda Garcia
Danielle Bonds
Kevin Krummes
Joshua Facht
Ron Borst
Alfredo Ramirez
Bob Vieira
Charlene Peele
Marintia Gonzalez-Ulloa
Maria Renteria
David Ly
Greg Kestel
Patrick McCarl
Ruben Hernandez
Ken Rawles
Dionicio Martinez
Joanne Viloria-McGrath
Nick Kanabrocki
Brian Huffman
Rachel Ramirez
Inez Hernandez
John Sleuter
Mike Scafani
Kathie Preston
Monique Mendoza
Bill Wallace
Kristen Rasmussen
Julie Gonzalez
Ivan Pereda
Lhondin Tyra
Mark Goodwin
Bridgette Thomas
Steve Marcotte
Brittany Santana
Griselda Fernandez
Ashley Finley
Ricardo Hernandez
Alvin Dayoan
Victor Barajas
Donyale Davis
Darla West
Joseph Stewart
Melissa Echeverria
Arnaldo Lizarraga
Joe Sanchez
Brandon Fosselman
Mona McCarthy
Ruth Bailey
Georgette Carrillo
Kurene "KT" Turner
Juan Montoya
Tamara Cacuyog
LaToya (Toya) Carter
Osvaldo Rodriguez
Luz Vargas Garcia
LaDrena Gunn-swangin
Trent Twisselman
Leo Ramirez
Ashley Soria
John Wilson
Foster Goree
Hugo Ramirez
Rodrigo Flores
Kris Wright
Patricia Moreno
Michael Patterson
Anthony Seemster
Emilio Sanchez
Andrew Hernandez
Nikki Neal
Tammie Sullivan
Aileen Zuehlke
Jim Baker
Luz Rivera-Nunez
Teresa Hinojosa
Alex Abrego
Elizabeth Hernandez
Vashawn Perkins
Jesse Hoch
Rita Weisshaar
David Palmer
Brenda Balcazar
Sandra Cisneros
Marisa Nagore
Daniel Morrison
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.