Results are coming in from the new Letter of Agreement 21-05, which created the category of “Provisional Senior Estimator.” The joint Union-Company Estimator Training and Testing Governance Committee has approved the new title and pay rate to 11 current Estimators, based on their qualifications.
Long-time steward, bargaining team member, and overall staunch supporter of ESC Local 20, Pete “Petey” Miskovich will be dearly missed by his union family. Pete was a Principal Gas Mapper out of Sacramento and was always there as ESC’s “go-to” for gas mapping-related issues. There is no question his efforts benefited all ESC Local 20 PG&E members and resulted in more fairness in the workplace. We are so thankful to have known and worked with him.
PG&E has already announced remote working will continue to be the norm at PG&E through the rest of 2021. But what will happen when COVID is under control to the point where employees may have the option to work in person or remotely? Please join us Thursday, May 6 at 6pm for a webinar with updates from our lead negotiators, John Mader and Joshua Sperry. They will recap the status of the Remote Work negotiations: what is being bargained, and what is not? What is starting to emerge as the future of remote work?
The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers’ (IFPTE) executive officers applauded today’s Executive Order by President Biden establishing a White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment. “This latest news of the creation of a White House Task Force dedicated toward empowering working Americans seeking to organize unions and collectively bargain will ensure that this will continue to be a front and center issue for years to come.”
Join the WSN for this important conversation about the gender wage gap as we examine how women are faring in today’s workforce and economy. Register now for our 6th Women & Unions International Speaker Series! Thursday, April 29 at 11am.
Nominations are now open for PG&E Unit Board President, Executive Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Nominations must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2021.
ESC is pleased to learn that the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has announced additional COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for some utility workers. Additional information about eligibility requirements and details for how to get vaccinated are detailed here.
Our committee had our first meeting with management to develop a framework agreement about remote work once the COVID stay-at-home orders are no longer in place. The meeting was quite positive, and we are pleased that we have many shared interests with management. An ESC Local 20 survey shows that 85% of members who responded said they would like to work from home at least half the time, and 50% said they would like to work at home full time.
As of February 23rd, the VA Northern California Health Care System is offering vaccination appointments to Veterans who are essential workers, regardless of age, including those working in the utility industry.
While we strive to celebrate Black History year-round, in recognition of Black History Month, we want to take the opportunity to feature some incredible Black labor leaders at ESC Local 20. Read on to meet some of ESC Local 20 Black member leaders, past and present, who broke barriers and fought — and continue to fight— for economic mobility, stability, and equity on the job.
