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Some distro storm damage with the Kerntucky Highliners⚡️ #ibew1245 #ibew #12kv #cuyama Posted by @jskittles https://www.instagram.com/p/CpijSJ_uwxB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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How are all of our PG&E Families doing tonight? Are you all safe, did you make it out ok? I know a lot of you needed to evacuate today, or your loved ones did...praying for all affected by the Camp Fire💙 Please comment below or PM me if there is anything that you need help with that I/we may in some way be able to help with. Our guys will start assessing damage ASAP. Please stay safe, stay positive and know that we are all keeping you close to our hearts and in our prayers💙🙏🏻 #pgewives #ibew1245 #staysafe #strength #sisterhood #support #campfire #paradise https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp8gxq4BLi9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lbwoox4yex36

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LABOR UNION FIRES BACK AT BERNIE SANDERS OVER HIS PROPOSAL TO MAKE PG&E, CALIFORNIA’S LARGEST UTILITY, A WARD OF THE STATE

One of California’s largest labor unions fired back against Senator Bernie Sanders today for his proposal to have California taxpayers spend over $100 billion to seize Pacific Gas & Electric, the state’s largest utility, and convert it to a government-run enterprise. Two weeks ahead of the California primary, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1245, which represents 25,000 frontline energy workers, is also running advertising on the issue (attached here).

“Senator Sanders is proposing California taxpayers spend over $100 billion to acquire  PG&E,” said Tom Dalzell, Business Manager of IBEW Local 1245. “If he had bothered to talk to one member of our union he would have understood that his proposal is a bad idea for three reasons: it will cost taxpayers $100 billion dollars (or more), it will raise energy bills for millions of California’s working families, and it will slow down the environmental progress we are making to reduce emissions.”

Dalzell said he was deeply troubled both by Sanders’ proposal and how it was developed and announced.

“Agree or disagree, we expect political leaders to listen to workers before they make decisions that affect those workers. Sanders and his team didn’t consult with us or a single affected worker before they announced this scheme,” said Dalzell.

Sanders’ proposal was originally advanced by the Democratic Socialists of America.

“PG&E needs to get much better. It needs reform and it needs it now. But spending $100 billion or more and raising energy bills for hard working Californians is not going to make the situation better. It is going to make it worse,” said Dalzell.

“The state has the power to regulate PG&E and demand that the company improves. The state should start doing its job and hold all the utilities accountable. We don’t need to raise our energy bills and reward Wall Street – who will be the real beneficiary of this payout – to make California utilities safer. We have the power to regulate them – let’s demand that the state use that power wisely,” said Dalzell.

IBEW 1245 represents 25,000 frontline workers at both public and private utilities. The union represents more than 12,000 workers at PG&E.

Please see advertising below that was placed in the Sacramento Bee today and was also distributed to union members and allies.

Why don’t Sanders and the DSA actually... Consult with people??? 

Also that’s probably enough money to help complete the beleaguered HSR project lol

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#Repost @jskittles with @repostapp ・・・ @low_drag_linehand rocking the cold end for a #barehand jumper support changeout @pjhelicopters #ibew #ibew1245 #helicopter #bignickel #500kv

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Some wire down with the distro boys @mulletmoto @rap3pitt @chadsheffieldd @shortbus77 @jasonhaase @lanebeerman @stroles_tri_service #ibew1245 #ibew #littlewirebigmoney #sansimeon #12kv #805 #slocounty #doublebubble Posted by @jskittles https://www.instagram.com/p/CnIw3rUrYJn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[highvoltageindustries]

Getting those low-hanging fruits before the weather cancels our 500kv clearance #ibew1245 #500kv #transmission #805 #slocounty #bigwirelittlemoney Posted by @jskittles (at San Luis Obispo, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm-lPqJLCL_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[highvoltageindustries]

That smile during storm work and post earthquake.⚡️ . . . #ibew1245 #pge #highvoltage_industries #heatwave #youngtownglove #hotapprentice #stormwork #unionmoney #lineman #thankyoulinemen #apprenticelineman #makitatools Posted by @greentaco_girl22 https://www.instagram.com/p/CmxQy3SP2WU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[highvoltageindustries]

Little bit of grid maintenance with the fellas @shortbus77 @ralphbiv2020 @claytonspurgeon #ibew1245 #bigwirelittlemoney #500kv #transmission #805 #slocounty #avilabeach Posted by @jskittles https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmu83nUJE9t/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[highvoltageindustries]

In the hills above Berkeley, overlooking Oakland and San Francisco. #linelife #linework #linework #viewsfromwork #ibew1245 #pgewivesibew1245 #powerline Posted by @amnava2 https://www.instagram.com/p/CmRs-PJJvtw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[highvoltageindustries]

Weekend troubleshooting in the snow ❄️ #linework #ibew1245 #tuckersnocat Posted by @sleepylineman https://www.instagram.com/p/CmE4L24JhDa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[highvoltageindustries]

Not a good day yesterday things got moving pretty good on the #sheepfire. . . . . . . #sheepfire #northcomplex #lineman #wildfire #fuckgavinnewsom #linehand #climbhardstayhumble #lassencounty #goldrun #susanville #norcal #shouldhaveloggedit #ibew1245 Repost By @vedo215 (at Tag a Friend) https://www.instagram.com/p/CENkETunJjp/?igshid=17ivznr0nrzbb

[highvoltageindustries]

Getting after some heli deadend insulator changeouts ⚡️ #ibew1245 #ibew #70kv #transmission #lineman #helicopter #805 #cayucos #slocounty Posted by @jskittles https://www.instagram.com/p/CkRazN0ypuf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[highvoltageindustries]

@claytonspurgeon hangin' out on some easy jumper support reinsulates #ibew1245 #ibew #500kv #transmission #805 #slo #slocounty #hanfordwest Posted by @jskittles (at Avila Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkABP2ar98M/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[highvoltageindustries]

Settin' H3s with the division boys #ibew1245 #ibew #12kv #805 Posted by @jskittles https://www.instagram.com/p/CjMJAlBPnck/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[highvoltageindustries]

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHT 🔦 #lineman #unionmoney #ibew1245 #highvoltage_industries #staycutin #seaside #midnight #carmelbythesea #mfjl #allnightlong #linelifestyleco #linelife⚡️ Posted by @jordieoneal https://www.instagram.com/p/ChcK-OCrS-V/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[highvoltageindustries]

Some easy hot insulator changes on the 70kv #ibew1245 #hotstick #transmission #70kv #805 #cholame #lineman Posted by @jskittles https://www.instagram.com/p/ChaJy3TJz8B/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=