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IEC Benefits at a Glance
 

š Puget Sound WA IEC JobBoard

• This is a huge new benefit that we are proud to present to you! The JobBoard is available to all PSWIEC Contractors. Employers can review applications and resumes on line for various positions such as journeyman to office staff. Applicants can have their information posted to employers without having to pound the pavement in search of a job. To learn more about the benefits, click PSWIEC JobBoard.
   

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• Federally approved and nationally recognized Apprenticeship Training Programs:
     - Industrial and Commercial Electricians – 4-year program
     - Residential Electrical Specialists – 2-year program (pending)
     - Voice-Data-Video Technicians – 3-year program (pending)
   
• Eligibility to become a Training Agent and hire from our pool of Apprentices, thus reducing your cost on Prevailing Wage/ Davis-Bacon jobs.
   
• Two-year classroom based professional development program for Field Trained Electricians.
   
• Annual National Training conference for training administrators and instructors
   
• Industry Career Awareness Program: Working with organizations like SkillsUSA/VICA to raise student awareness of career opportunities in the electrical contracting industry
   
• IEC seeks to modernize the U.S. Apprenticeship System and open up System to better accommodate the needs of Merit Shop Electrical Contractors through participation in State and Federal Advisory Boards
   
• IEC University programs offer contractors opportunities to enhance and expand their management knowledge
   
• Purdue University Project Management courses offer an in-depth look at today’s important business issues
   
• Loan Library of tapes on various management topics from National Convention seminars
   

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• IEC Biweekly Fax and IEC INSiGHTS (IEC’s bimonthly magazine) keep IEC members atop of current economic trends, union activities, legislative developments, and code interpretations that affect the way members do business
   
• Annual IEC Membership Directory, which promotes and markets services of IEC members
   
• IEC National Website, which serves as a valuable tool for members and consumers alike
   
• “Find an Electrical Contractor” search engine on IEC website that helps promote and market IEC members to consumers looking for electrical contractors: http://www.ieci.org/default.asp?PID=5
   
• Listing on this website as an IEC Contractor so Consumers and General Contractors can easily locate you when looking for a Productive Responsible Independent Dedicated Electricians and IEC Contractors from other parts of the country can refer work to you.  

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• Legislative representation in Olympia and membership in the Independent Business Association
   
• A chance to "level the playing field" through a strong, unified voice for the merit shop electrical contractor that is heard in Washington, D.C., through our PAC.
   
• Notification of legislation that may affect your business and a chance to impact the fate of that legislation.
   

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• Annual Convention and Expo – provides a great forum for members to share ideas, analyze industry trends, and attend educational sessions of Safety, Insurance, Legislation, and may other topics
   

• Annual Leadership Conference – offers members unique educational and training opportunities
   

• Annual Legislative Conference - Held in our nations capital this conference updates members on legislative issues that affect their business as well as the electrical industry and gives members a chance to meet with their lawmakers and administrations officials in Washington, D.C.
   

• Social Events such as Golf Tournaments, Christmas Parties and IEC Fundraisers for our children's charity- "Stand Up For Kids" and other local charities, helping our community and our country.
   

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• Chapter Meetings, lunches and dinners where you will hear timely speakers, learn about a new industry product or service or learn about the latest industry trend
   

• Loan/Borrow Program presented by IEC that helps member contractors deal with labor shortages and temporary slow periods
   

• IEC forums where groups of non-competing members can share “best practices” in a confidential atmosphere
   

• IEC Committee Meetings where members meet and work together on issues facing the industry
   

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• Represents the industry in development of the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code; NEMA, UL, and NECA standards; and various regional and national building code conferences
   

• Represents the industry to OSHA, MSHA and other federal agencies regulation workplace safety
   

• FREE Safety Manual for all new members (a$70 value; cost to non-members: $150)
   

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• Issuance through partnership with CAN, including: worker’s compensations, liability, and property (pending)
   

• Specialized insurance also available, such as: contractor’s equipment coverage and labor reimbursement (Pending)
   

• Credit Card Program through affinity program with MBNA Bank: IEC MasterCard for either personal or business use
  
   

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• Workforce issues represented, such as complex state and federal employment regulations, union activities like “salting,” and affirmative action policies and employment discriminations; resources are provided to work through administrative mazes, advice and counsel on many labor issues a contractor might face
   

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• Legal Council – free legal guidance and advice in the event of NLRB charges and union "salting" cases
   

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• Various textbooks, manuals and videos for sale to members in areas of safety management and workforce training
   

• Discounts on other safety materials such as the IEC Job Safety Handbook

š Group Health Plan Benefit

• This new benefit will give you several different group plans to get quotes from, enabling you to have multiple choices when trying to get quality health plan coverage but save money. Membership in the Independent Business Association
   
• IBA lobby's for all small businesses. Your membership in the IEC includes membership in the IBA, their newsletter and critical electrical "action updates".
   
• Membership in the Affiliated Associations of America
   
• AAOA has many discounts and benefits that you access with a pin number and card issued to you from AAOA as long as you are a current member of the Puget Sound WA IEC.
   
• Click here: Who Can Apply to be a Contractor Member...

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