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:
Nilda Holguin
Tim Neal
Inez Hernandez
Ken Rawles
Laquania 'Q' Thompson
Patricia Moreno
Jeff Munoz
Tamara Cacuyog
Jennifer Adams
Danielle Bradley
Brandon Fosselman
Natalie Villanueva
Charlene Peele
Emilio Sanchez
Clerical at Large of PG&E, Central Area: Julie Gonzalez
Luz Rivera-Nunez
Alicia Rivas
Maria Renteria
Rocio Gianelli
Foster Goree
Rita Weisshaar
Danielle Bonds
Arnaldo Lizarraga
Ricardo Hernandez
Bob Vieira
Rachel Segale
Ruth Bailey
Irrigation Districts: Rodrigo Flores
Georgette Carrillo
Jim Lappin
Sandra Cisneros
Juan Montoya
Monique Mendoza
David Ly
Dahlila Grayson
John Sleuter
Hugo Ramirez
Luz Vargas Garcia
Valarie Moralez
Serrita Jackson
Andrew Hernandez
Ashley Soria
Jim Baker
LaDrena Gunn-Swangin
Bill Wallace
Kathie Preston
Griselda Fernandez
Ashley Precissi
Vickie Borst
Alex Abrego
Greg Kestel
Mike Scafani
Joshua Facht
Mona McCarthy
Noe Rodriguez
Michael Bowers
Derrick Maynard
Nicole Frazier
John Hoang
Ruben Hernandez
Alvin Dayoan
Vashawn Perkins
Veronica Rivera-Avilez
Dawn Akolo
Cristian Escobar
Ellen 'Lanie' Richardson
Ramona Garcia
Dionicio Martinez
Leo Ramirez
Steve Marcotte
Victor Barajas
John Wilson
Ron Borst
Nikki Neal
Rafael Burgos Jr
Ivan Pereda
Kurene 'KT' Turner
Brenda Balcazar
Lorenso Arciniega
Dan Dougherty
Jesse Hoch
Felicia Lynch
Joseph Loc Hoang
Gabrielle Baker
Teresa Aguilar
Aileen Zuehlke
Marilyn Jade Phillips
Kevin Krummes
Daniel Morrison
David Palmer
Donyale Davis
Candace Justice
Serena Moss
Kristen Rasmussen
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.