IBEW’s Marcy Grail to chair Energy Facility Siting Council Feb 4, 2021 The council is responsible for large electric generating facilities, transmission lines, gas pipelines, and radioactive waste disposal sites.
TransAlta shuts first of two coal-fired power plants in Centralia Dec 16, 2020 The closure means layoff for 64 workers, but thanks to a $55 million coal transition fund, they’ll get a lump sum payment of about $44,000.
Travis Eri unopposed for a sixth three-year term at IBEW 125 Jun 17, 2020 Local 125 represents electric utility workers, power line clearance tree trimmers, and workers who construct and maintain transmission lines and substations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada.
IBEW Local 125 appeals for funds for man burned in an unprovoked attack at Denny’s May 30, 2017 Burns are one of the biggest hazards for the outside linemen Local 125 represents.
IBEW Local 125’s Marcy Grail named to Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council Oct 4, 2016 She will complete the unexpired term of John Mohlis.
Google Fiber pulls the plug on Portland Aug 29, 2016 Google is putting planned fiber roll-outs in Portland and other cities on hold.
Will Google Fiber be installed union in Portland? May 17, 2016 The company’s $300 million high-speed Internet rollout could spell years of work for hundreds of union linemen.
IBEW 125 members ratify contract at Pacificorp Dec 14, 2015 About 320 workers will get 2 percent raises in the new four-year deal.
IBEW Local 125 Pickets Pacific power headquarters Sep 29, 2015 The company wants to shift more of its health care costs onto workers.
IBEW Local 125 authorizes strike at Pacific Power Sep 18, 2015 Local 125 members are tired of making concessions to profitable PacifiCorp.
