PG&E Physical Contract Update: Committee Seeks Improvements Following Continued Negotiations – 10/22/26
The Bargaining Committee met in person with PG&E on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week. Following multiple exchanges of proposal packages, the Committee spent Thursday evaluating the company’s proposals, with particular attention to the lack of meaningful economic improvements.
The Committee’s focus remains on developing strategies to secure improvements that address the concerns identified by our membership and reflected in the two previous votes rejecting the proposed agreements.
We anticipate meeting with PG&E Monday, and will continue working toward a proposal that addresses our members’ concerns. We will keep the membership informed as negotiations progress.
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PG&E Physical Contract Update: Bargaining Continues – 10/16/26
October 16, 2026
After meeting internally with 1245 leadership and bargaining support staff, the Physical Bargaining Committee met in person with the company’s committee on Wednesday 10/14/26. The Bargaining Committee then presented the company with a package of proposals that the company is scheduled to return to Vacaville on Monday and provide a response to. More updates will be provided as the committee works to negotiate a more substantial offer for the membership to consider.
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PG&E Physical Contract: Evergreen Provisions Update – 10/13/26
October 13, 2026
Local 1245 has formally notified the Company of its intent to modify the evergreen provisions contained in Section 500.1 of the Agreement.
The parties have mutually agreed to a deadline of Friday, October 16, for the Company to respond to the Union’s proposal or submit a proposal of its own.
The Union believes changes are necessary to ensure the bargaining process provides the membership with a meaningful path forward if the parties are unable to reach an acceptable agreement.
The proposed language would allow either party to cancel the Agreement and preserve the Union’s right to move toward a strike if needed.
This is a significant step and one the Union does not take lightly. Our focus remains on securing an agreement our members can support while protecting the Union’s ability to respond appropriately as negotiations continue.
We will continue to keep the membership informed as this process moves forward.
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PG&E Physical Contract Update – October 12, 2026
October 12, 2026
The Physical Bargaining Committee will be meeting at the Hall in Vacaville on Tuesday, October 13th with Bob Dean, and the rest of the bargaining support Ad Staff to assess the results last week’s no vote, and to map out the next steps. We will keep you updated as we move forward in the process.
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Message from Business Manager Bob Dean: PG&E Vote Results & Next Steps
October 8th, 2026
The Physical ballots have been counted. And the 1245 PG&E Physical Agreement has been rejected by a majority NO vote.
After more than a year of work by the Bargaining Committee and 1245 leadership the Physical Agreement was not ratified for the second time. The majority of voting members have again declared that the company’s offer is insufficient. This will trigger the following:
- We have until 10/14/2026 to notify the company of any intent to modify the current terms of the “Evergreen” clauses of the existing contractual terms.
- The company has the opportunity to meet the same deadline with any proposals of modification up to cancelation of the existing contractual terms.
- We will immediately request a return to the table again to seek improvement of the proposed terms from the company that would achieve ratification by a majority of the Physical members.
More information will be shared as soon as it becomes available.
Thank you to all who exercised their right to vote.
In solidarity,
Bob Dean
Business Manager
IBEW L.U. 1245
PG&E Physical Ballot Update – 10/2/26
As of Friday, October 2, the post office has received 7,724 PG&E Physical contract ballots.
Completed ballots must be received by 10 a.m. on October 8, 2026 to be counted.
If you have not received your ballot, call the ballot hotline at (866) 466-6455 to request a replacement.
PG&E Physical Ballot Update – 9/25/26
As of Friday, September 25, the post office has received 7,223 PG&E Physical contract ballots.
Completed ballots must be received by 10 a.m. on October 8, 2026 to be counted.
If you have not received your ballot, call the ballot hotline at (866) 466-6455 to request a replacement.
PG&E Physical Ballot Update – 9/22/26
As of Tuesday, September 22, the post office has received nearly 7,000 PG&E Physical contract ballots.
Completed ballots must be received by 10 a.m. on October 8, 2026 to be counted.
If you have not received your ballot, call the ballot hotline at (866) 466-6455 to request a replacement.
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PG&E Physical Ballot Update – 9/18/26
As of Friday, September 18, the post office has received more than 5,000 PG&E Physical contract ballots.
Completed ballots must be received by 10 a.m. on October 8, 2026 to be counted.
If you have not received your ballot, call the ballot hotline at (866) 466-6455 to request a replacement.
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PG&E Physical Ballot Update – 9/11/26
As committed during our Tele-Town Hall, IBEW 1245 will provide weekly updates on the number of Physical contract ballots received by the post office.
As of Friday, September 11, the post office has received 4,091 ballots.
Completed ballots must be received by 10 a.m. on October 8, 2026 to be counted.
If you have not received your ballot, call the ballot hotline at (866) 466-6455 to request a replacement.
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Physical Contract Negotiations with PG&E Conclude; PG&E’s “Best and Final” Offer Will Go to Members
August 12, 2026
Brothers and Sisters,
Following the recent vote in which the Physical Table Agreement was not ratified, your Physical Bargaining Committee returned to the negotiating table with the Company to present the feedback from members.
On behalf of the Physical Unit, the Committee advocated for additional improvements addressing the areas that members identified as most important. Specifically, the Committee proposed increases in GWI, retroactivity to all Wage Adjustments, and DT for OT.
This morning, the Company informed your Bargaining Committee that it has no interest in making further improvements to the Physical Table Agreement. The Company rejected the Committee’s proposals and instead presented the Committee with its “Best and Final” offer.
At the bargaining table, your Committee made clear that they would not recommend a “yes” vote on a contract that was of equal or lesser value than the agreement previously presented to the membership. The Company chose to stand on its “Best and Final” offer.
Based on the Company’s response the Physical Bargaining Committee has therefore decided to take a neutral position regarding how members should vote on the Company’s “Best and Final” offer.
The decision now rests with the members of the Physical Unit. We encourage every eligible member to review the Company’s offer and cast your ballot based on what you believe is in the best interests of you, your family, and the Physical Bargaining Unit as a whole.
The Company’s “Best and Final” offer, along with the bargaining timeline and voting timeline, has been posted on our website for members to review.
Your participation in this ratification process is essential. Regardless of your position on the offer, we encourage every eligible member to make your voice heard by casting a ballot.
In solidarity,
Bob Dean
Business Manager
IBEW L.U. 1245
On behalf of the Physical Bargaining Committee