IBEW Local 1245 member Steve Marcotte was awarded the “Editor’s Choice Award” for his submission to the IBEW’s annual photo contest. The image, taken at the Sacramento Veterans Day Parade, depicts Local 1245 members and veterans Pam Pendleton and Walter Carmier, as they share a smile along the parade route. “Local 1245 showed up to […]

By Rebecca Band Ask just about any parent and they’ll tell you: “I’d give up just about anything if it meant keeping my kid healthy.” But few parents will ever experience the kind of sacrifice that IBEW 1245 member Patrick Whitham has made to save his son. Ten years ago, Whitham and his wife discovered […]

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 […]

Union Plus to Offer Grant to Help Offset Costs of Down Payment for Union Members That Served 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 […]

Even though the IBEW 1245 Veterans Committee has only been in existence for less than a year,  the committee of “brothers and sisters in arms” has wasted no time growing and expanding their new program, which is focused on helping vets (both within and outside the union) find quality jobs and get help if they […]