Busy Sprint to the Finish in Sacramento

It’s been a busy month at the California State Association of Electrical Workers as we work on behalf of our 83,000 members, as the June 6 deadline for each house to pass bills in Sacramento enters its final countdown.

Our two main priorities have been focused on solar battery storage safety – John Laird’s SB 283 bill that addresses the safety issues resulting from the Moss Landing battery storage fire at the beginning of this year — plus reforming the unequal incentives on solar panel installations through a bill carried by Lisa Calderon, AB 942. Not only are we looking out for our members’ safety at work,  but the general public’s safety and economic well being are central issues for us as well. You can read about our efforts on both bills in the articles below.t

In addition, the California Democratic Convention just wrapped up in Anaheim this  past weekend, where we’re proud to report that we had more than 30 IBEW members who were elected or appointed as democratic party delegates this year. These members answered the call to step up as party activists, and help elect more worker-friendly candidates to office in 2026 and beyond and to fight the current administration’s attack on union members and their families.

Our members supported pro-worker resolutions put forth by the delegates this year. Plus they were on hand to hear from Democratic superstars including California Adam Schiff, Minnesota Gov. Tim Waltz, and NJ Senator Corey Booker who fired up the crowd and offered strategies on reclaiming the Democratic majority in the 2026 midterms.

Labor warrior and United Farmworker co-founder Dolores Huerta spoke to thunderous applause, reiterating the Democratic party support for  labor unions and working families.

We continue to live in challenging times, with our work and jurisdiction under attack at every turn. We hope you will read more about our issues in the news stories below.

Please continue to check in with us regularly. And we hope to get to know you as well, because we are active and involved community members, voters and citizens.

In solidarity,

Tom Hansen
President CSAEW