activities · 18
what they do
direct service · 14
- Establishing Wage Rates for ElectriciansSets and provides journeyman wireman wage rates, currently $32.00 per hour (as of June 1, 2024) and increasing to $33.00 per hour (as of June 1, 2025), and implements an apprentice wireman pay rate schedule based on a percentage of the journeyman wireman rate, tied to classroom and on-the-job training hours.
- Establishing Wage Rates for ElectriciansSets and provides journeyman wireman wage rates, currently $32.00 per hour as of June 1, 2024, increasing to $33.00 per hour as of June 1, 2025, and implements an apprentice wireman pay rate schedule based on a percentage of the journeyman wireman rate.
- Facilitating Membership for Experienced Electricians Construction Trade Association ServicesAccepts applications from individuals with commercial electrical experience for membership.
- Offering Mental Health and Substance Abuse Support Substance Use Disorder TreatmentProvides referrals and treatment for inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance abuse, stress-related problems, and smoking cessation.
- Providing Dental Coverage Union and Association Health Benefits AdministrationProvides dental coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois BlueCare Dental PPO and offers a Health Services Discount Card to members who do not qualify for dental coverage.
- Providing Health Coverage and Telehealth Services Telehealth Consultations & Virtual CareProvides premier PPO health coverage to its members and offers 24/7/365 access to U.S. board-certified doctors and pediatricians via phone or online video for members and their eligible dependents, with consultation costs funded by the IBEW-NECA Southwestern Health & Benefit Fund.
- Providing Health Coverage and Telemedicine Telehealth Consultations & Virtual CareProvides premier PPO health coverage to its members and offers 24/7/365 access to U.S. board-certified doctors and pediatricians via phone or online video for members and their eligible dependents, with consultation costs funded by the IBEW-NECA Southwestern Health & Benefit Fund.
- Providing Health Insurance Coverage Telehealth Consultations & Virtual CareProvides premier PPO health coverage to its members and offers 24/7/365 access to U.S. board-certified doctors and pediatricians via phone or online video for members and their eligible dependents, with consultation costs funded by the IBEW-NECA Southwestern Health & Benefit Fund.
- Providing Life and Accidental Death Insurance Group Life and AD&D InsuranceProvides life insurance benefits to active participants with health insurance coverage, offering $5,000 or $10,000 in life insurance depending on the plan, $3,000 for eligible dependents, and up to $10,000 for active employee accidental death and dismemberment, along with a $2,500 death benefit for active and retired "A" members in the Inside Construction Industry.
- Providing Life and Accidental Death Insurance Group Life and AD&D InsuranceProvides life insurance benefits to active participants with health insurance coverage, offering $5,000 or $10,000 in life insurance for active employees depending on their plan, $3,000 in life insurance for eligible dependents, and up to $10,000 for active employee accidental death and dismemberment. Additionally, it provides a $2,500 death benefit for active and retired "A" members in the Inside Construction Industry, provided death assessments do not exceed $60.
- Providing Life and Accidental Death Insurance Union Member Death BenefitsProvides life insurance benefits ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 for active employees and $3,000 for eligible dependents, along with up to $10,000 for accidental death and dismemberment, and a $2,500 death benefit for active and retired "A" members in the Inside Construction Industry.
- Providing Short-Term Disability Benefits Disability & Eligibility Support for MembersProvides a weekly short-term disability benefit of $350 to eligible members, starting on the eighth day of disability and lasting up to 26 weeks.
- Representing Members Across Industries Union Representation for Industry-Specific WorkersRepresents approximately 750,000 members across various fields such as construction, utilities, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads, and government.
- Setting Wage Rates for ElectriciansEstablishes and implements wage rates for journeyman wiremen, currently $32.00 per hour, with scheduled increases, and apprentice wiremen, based on a percentage of the journeyman rate tied to training hours.
capacity building · 4
- Offering Industry Best Practices Education Journeyman & Supervisory Upgrade TrainingOffers a multi-module educational program for foremen and journeymen focused on industry best practices through 3-hour interactive instruction sessions.
- Offering Industry Best Practices Training Journeyman & Supervisory Upgrade TrainingOffers a multi-module educational program for foremen and journeymen focused on industry best practices through 3-hour interactive instruction sessions.
- Promoting High-Quality Work Practices Workplace Safety Training & Compliance SupportImplements the Code of Excellence program to promote high-quality, safe, and productive work practices among construction workers, requiring all members to sign Code of Excellence agreements.
- Promoting High-Quality Work Practices Workplace Safety Training & Compliance SupportImplements the Code of Excellence program to promote high-quality, safe, and productive work practices among construction workers, requiring all members to sign agreements.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Advocacy for worker rights and living standards labor_advocacyThe organization actively promotes reasonable work methods, fosters industry camaraderie, resolves employer-employee disputes through arbitration, provides assistance during hardship, and strives for reduced labor hours, adequate pay, and higher living standards for its members.
- Ensuring mental health and substance abuse parity in benefits mental_health_parityThe organization applies the same financial requirements (deductibles, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximums) to mental health and substance abuse services as to comprehensive medical benefits, preventing separate limits for mental health care.
- Ensuring mental health parity in benefits mental_health_parityThe organization ensures that mental health and substance abuse services are covered with the same deductibles, coinsurance rates, and out-of-pocket maximums as comprehensive medical benefits, preventing separate limits for mental health care.
- Ensuring mental health parity in benefits mental_health_parityThe organization applies the same financial terms (deductibles, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximums) to mental health and substance abuse services as to comprehensive medical benefits, preventing separate limits for mental health care and promoting equitable access.
- Promoting industry best practices through interactive training best_practices_trainingThe organization employs an interactive, module-based training approach to educate foremen and journeymen on industry best practices, aiming to enhance overall quality and efficiency.
- Promoting industry best practices through interactive training best_practices_trainingThe organization employs an interactive, module-based training approach to educate foremen and journeymen on industry best practices, aiming to enhance overall skill and quality of work.
- Promoting labor interests and member welfare labor_advocacyThe organization advocates for reasonable work methods, fosters camaraderie, resolves employer-employee disputes through arbitration, provides assistance during hardship, and strives for reduced work hours, adequate pay, and improved living standards and security for its members.
- Standardizing professional excellence through a Code of Excellence professional_standards_programThe organization implements a Code of Excellence program to ensure high performance, safety, and productivity among construction workers, demonstrating professional standards to clients and contractors.
- Standardizing professional excellence through a Code of Excellence professional_standards_programThe organization uses a Code of Excellence program to standardize high performance, safety, and productivity among construction workers, demonstrating professional excellence to clients and contractors.
- Structured apprenticeship for skill and pay progression apprenticeship_progression_modelThe organization utilizes a structured apprenticeship model where pay progression is directly linked to the completion of classroom instruction and on-the-job training hours, ensuring continuous skill development and fair compensation.
- Structured apprenticeship model with pay progression apprenticeship_progression_modelThe organization utilizes a structured apprenticeship model where pay progression is directly tied to the completion of classroom instruction and on-the-job training hours, ensuring continuous skill development and fair compensation.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Code of Excellence
A program designed to cultivate high-quality construction workers, ensuring members perform high-quality work, use skills effectively, and practice safe and productive methods.
Dental Coverage
Offers Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois BlueCare Dental PPO coverage. For members not qualifying for dental coverage, a Health Services Discount Card is offered by American Income Partners.
Drug-Free Workplace Program
A commitment to a workplace environment that ensures safety and encourages personal health and productivity of all employees in the electrical industry by promoting a drug-free workplace.
Foreman's Development Series (FDS)
A multi-lesson educational series consisting of individual modules focused on industry "best practices" for foremen and journeymen, covering topics like material management, labor relations, safety, and project management.
Health Coverage
Provides premier PPO health coverage through IBEW-NECA Southwestern Health & Benefit Fund, including access to Blue Cross Blue Shield and Teladoc services.
Life Insurance
Provides life insurance benefits for active participants with health insurance coverage from the IBEW-NECA Southwestern Health and Benefit Fund, including death benefits from the IBEW Pension Benefit Fund and Local 570 Death Benefit Fund for "A" members.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Benefits
Offers referrals and treatment for inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance abuse through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with benefits for stress-related problems and smoking cessation.
Short Term Disability
Provides a weekly benefit of $350 for up to 26 weeks for non-occupational sickness or injury, available to active participants covered under the full health plan of the IBEW-NECA Southwestern Health and Benefit Fund.
relationships · 20
who they work with
- American Income Partners Partner — Offers a Health Services Discount Card to members who do not qualify for dental coverage.
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield Partner — Provides PPO coverage for members.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Partner — Has an administrative services contract to provide referrals and treatment for mental health and substance abuse.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Partner — Provider for PPO health insurance plans.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Partner — Provides dental coverage to members through its BlueCare Dental PPO plan.
- Health Net Partner — Provider for HMO health insurance plans.
- IBEW Local 518 Partner — Committed to a drug-free workplace environment.
- IBEW Local Union 570 Network — Local union affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
- IBEW Pension Benefit Fund Partner — Provides death benefits for "A" members.
- IBEW-NECA Southwestern Health & Benefit Fund Partner — Provides health and benefit services, including Teladoc access, and handles eligibility and employer contributions.
- IBEW-NECA Southwestern Health and Benefit Fund Partner — Jointly administers short-term disability benefits for IBEW Local Union 570 members.
- IBEW-NECA Southwestern Health and Benefit Fund Partner — Provides health insurance coverage that qualifies participants for life insurance benefits.
- JATC Government — Contributes 3% of journeyman wage to the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) for workforce development and training.
- Joint Apprenticeship Training Program (JATC) Partner — Committed to a drug-free workplace environment.
- NEBF Government — Contributes 3% of journeyman wage to the National Electrical Benefit Fund (NEBF) for pension and benefit coverage.
- NECA Partner — Partner organization as indicated by logo and link on IBEW Local Union 570 website
- NECA Partner — Works together to offer health care packages to members.
- Southern Arizona National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Partner — Committed to a drug-free workplace environment.
- Teladoc Partner — Provides 24/7/365 access to doctors and pediatricians for members and their dependents.
- Tucson Electrical JATP Partner — Partner organization providing joint apprenticeship and training programs