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:
Bob Vieira
Valarie Moralez
Ashley Precissi
Ron Borst
Victor Barajas
Kristen Rasmussen
Tammie Sullivan
Jeff Munoz
Ken Rawles
Rachelle Rendon
Nikki Neal
Vashawn Perkins
Daniel Morrison
Foster Goree
John Sleuter
Inez Hernandez
Irrigation Districts (Merced ID, Turlock ID, Lindmore ID, Paradise ID, South Feather Power & Water Agency, Modesto ID, and San Joaquin ID), Rodrigo Flores
Danielle Bonds
Alameda/Contra Costa Transit District & East Bay Municipalities: Michael Patterson
Kurene "KT" Turner
Marilyn Jade Phillips
Alvin Dayoan
Felicia Lynch
Nick Kanabrocki
Dahlila Grayson
Jesse Hoch
Jim Baker
Bridgette Thomas
Alex Abrego
Aileen Zuehlke
Lhondin Tyra
Joshua Facht
Nick Kanabrocki
Dionicio Martinez
Ricardo Hernandez
Alfredo Ramirez
Serrita Jackson
Patrick McCarl
Ruth Bailey
Charlene Peele
Hugo Ramirez
Teresa Hinojosa
Juan Montoya
Sandra Cisneros
Candace Koff
Andrew Hernandez
Mona McCarthy
Vickie Borst
Cory Alves
Ruben Hernandez
Pedro Sandoval
Latrina Cooper
Gabrielle Baker
Jasmine Williams
David Palmer
Marisa Nagore
LaToya (Toya) Carter
LaDrena Gunn-swangin
Luz Rivera-Nunez
Kathie Preston
Patricia Moreno
Ashley Soria
Griselda Fernandez
Bill Wallace
Brandon Fosselman
Kevin Krummes
Andrew Garcia
Marintia Gonzalez-Ulloa
Steve Marcotte
Elizabeth Hernandez
Joseph Loc Hoang
Leo Ramirez
Rita Weisshaar
Emilio Sanchez
Maria Renteria
Brenda Balcazar
Monique Mendoza
Greg Kestel
Mike Scafani
Tamara Cacuyog
Donyale Davis
Nilda Garcia
Anthony Seemster
Ivan Pereda
Laquania Thompson
Rachel Ramirez
Darla West
Joe Sanchez
Trent Twisselman
Melissa Echeverria
Veronica Rivera-Avilez
Serena Moss
Dan Dougherty
Georgette Carrillo
Luz Vargas Garcia
Dawn Akolo
Clerical at Large of PG&E Central Area: Julie Gonzalez
Arnaldo Lizarraga
Jim Lappin
David Ly
Michael Bowers
John Wilson
Brittany Santana
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.