Contractor Member Benefits
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Thank you for your interest in joining the Independent Electrical Contractors of Idaho. Here are some of the benefits you will enjoy as a Contractor Member of IEC of Idaho:
Local Benefits
• Nationally recognized apprenticeship training program to develop highly qualified and productive employees.
• Listing on the IEC of Idaho website as an IEC Contractor so consumers and general contractors can easily locate you when looking for safe, ethical, reliable, and dedicated electricians as well as IEC Contractors from other parts of the country can refer work to you.
• 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.
• 15% discounts on educational workshops including workshops to cover your CE requirements
• Opportunity to participate on Committees or hold Board Positions
National Benefits
• IEC INSiGHTS Magazine (published 8 times per year) keeps 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.
Conventions, Training, Conferences
• Annual Convention and Expo – provides a great forum for members to share ideas, analyze industry trends, and attend educational sessions of safety, insurance, legislation, business management and many other topics. The Electric Expo tradeshow provides hands-on access to the latest products from the industry’s leading manufacturers and distributors
• IEC University Electrical Project Management Institute offered in partnership with Purdue University & Western Carolina University
• IEC University eCampus: hundreds of online courses covering safety, technical issues, business skills, and more Annual Leadership Conference – offers members unique educational and training opportunities
• Annual Legislative Conference - held in our nation's 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.
Code and Safety Representation
• IEC National represents you 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
• IEC National represents the industry to OSHA, MSHA and other federal agencies that regulate workplace safety
Affinity Programs
• Discounts on worker’s compensation, liability, and property insurance coverage from CAN
• Discounted cellular telephone service from Sprint
• IEC affinity credit cards at preferred rates from MBNA -- and discounted credit card merchant processing services from CardSmart Group
• Discounted business auto insurance from Allstate PowerPlus health benefits programs that provides medical, dental, pharmacy, vision, life, and accident benefits to IEC company employee.
Public Relations and Federal Government Advocacy
• Legal counsel – guidance and advice regarding labor law issues
• Political Action Committee (PAC) and Political Educational Fund (PEF) provide advocacy support in Washington on behalf of IEC members
• Representation of merit shop workforce issues, including state and federal employment regulations, project labor agreements, union activities (salting), association health plans, and employment discrimination
• Award programs that recognize excellence and achievements of IEC members and chapters