Industry and IBEW News

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TO: All NECA Chapters and IBEW U.S. Local Union Business Managers CC: All NECA and IBEW District and Regional Field Operations, Officers and Staff FROM: IBEW International President Lonnie R. Stephenson, NECA CEO David Long SUBJECT: Questions and Answers (Q&A) - National Disease Emergency Response Agreement (NDERA) DATE: March 19, 2020 In response to the release of the National Disease Emergency Response Agreement (NDERA) on Monday March 16 that was designed to address the current national public health emergency and to provide guidance for our industry, we have received a number...
NECA/IBEW Agreement to Suspend the National Disease Emergency Response Agreement (NDERA) This Agreement is made and entered into by and between the National Electrical Contractors Association (“NECA”) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (“IBEW”) (together the “Parties”), and it is applicable to all firms and IBEW local unions that sign a Letter of Assent to be bound to a construction agreement between any chapter of NECA and any local union of the IBEW. Effective June 1, 2021, the National Disease Emergency Response Agreement (NDERA) entered into by the parties on March 16...
The union offices are open and hand sanitizer is available for use. We should make every attempt to do our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and practice the guidelines recommended by the CDC. The latest guidance from the State of CT may be viewed by CLICKING HERE. Stay healthy and contact us with any questions you may have.  
Are you an electrical worker looking for a fair labor rate, health & welfare benefits, a pension plan to protect your future, safe working conditions, specialized training and representation in employment disputes? Consider this: Electrical Contractors often belong to associations that were formed by employers to promote and benefit their interests such as: Associated Builders and Contractors Connecticut Electrical Contractors Association Subcontractors Association of America Independent Electrical Contractors Association   If it's OK for your employer to belong to an organization...