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Code of Excellence

An IBEW Program of Job Responsibility


What is the Code of Excellence?

A program for the construction industry which promotes:

  • Highest quality of work
  • Highest quantity of work
  • Use of best skills by our members
  • Use of best work practices by all

 


Why a Code of Excellence?

  • Elimination of problems on IBEW jobs
  • Improved perception of IBEW by customers

 


IBEW LU Responsibilities

  • Set an “excellence” standard of work performed
  • Zero tolerance of job interruptions, work stoppages, or other member-initiated jobsite problems

 


Employer Responsibilities

  • A positive working relationship with both business manager and job steward
  • Insure proper job layout and planning
  • Select quality supervision
  • Insure efficient manpower usage
  • Provide a safe workplace
  • Take responsibility for management failures


Problem Resolution

  • Goal of program is for both labor and management to provide customer satisfaction

 


Implementation

The goal of the “Code of Excellence” is a job built on time, under budget, and built right the first time.

 


I.B.E.W. Local Union 380 Responsibilities

  • Break times are limited to the time allowed by the contract, or agreement(s)
  • Members are adhering to the lunch periods established in the agreement
  • Members shall meet their responsibility to have all tools on the established tool list
  • No use of personal cell phone(s) will be allowed on the project, except for lunch or break periods
  • No sale of merchandise without the prior approval of the business manager

 


Employer Responsibilities

NECA and its signatory employers have a responsibility to manage their jobs effectively, and as such have the following responsibilities under the “Code of Excellence”:

  • To eliminate unsafe work conditions, and insure that proper safety training, equipment, and methods are utilized
  • Monthly LMCC session to share problems between employers, and solutions to job problems


Summary

  • The “Code of Excellence” is an internal IBEW local union program to enhance the performance and reputation of IBEW members and NECA contractors
  • The “Code of Excellence” has external linkages with contractors and customers
  • local union and its employing contractorThe local union’s role is to use the code of excellence to enforce member responsibilities to the IBEW
  • The member’s role is to use best skills and practices to perform work that is on time and under budget


The IBEW Advantage

  • Safety conscious employees help reduce workers compensation exposure
  • Local area skilled “manpower pool”
  • Mobile workforce for larger specialized projects
  • No strike! No lockout! No problems-guaranteed by contract 113 years of proven performance-”we back up what we build”