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Here are related links to various industry; federal, state & local government; trade associations; benefits; and other resources that you may find useful as a contractor or an individual wishing to expand your knowledge of the electrical contracting industry. Please note: The Arizona Chapter of NECA is not responsible for the content or reliability of the linked websites.
Partners- National & Local
National Electrical Contractors Association
NECA is a trade association that represents electrical contractors in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe and Australia. If you would like more information about the benefits of becoming a NECA member, please contact our chapter at (602) 263-0111. www.necanet.org
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
The IBEW is the largest electrical workers union in the world, representing workers rights in all areas of the electrical industry. www.ibew.org
Council of Industrial Relations
The Council of Industrial Relations (CIR) exists as a result of the mutual determination of IBEW and NECA to provide a forum for the peaceful resolution of labor disputes in the electrical contracting industry. www.thecir.org
Phoenix Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
Contact the PEJATC at (602) 263-8104 for more information about career and training opportunities for electricians in the Metro Phoenix or Northern Arizona areas. www.pejatc.org
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 640
To learn more about the benefits of becoming a union electrician in Arizona Contact IBEW Local 640 at (602) 264-4506. www.ibew640.org
The electrical training ALLIANCE (previously called NJATC) is a joint training program between NECA and the IBEW. The program’s goal is to train the best electrical workers in the industry. For more information on a career in the electrical industry, visit constructyourfuture.com
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Benefits- Local
Health and Welfare Plan Benefits
IBEW Local 640 and AZ Chapter NECA Health & Welfare Trust Fund offer health insurance benefits with BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona.
For more information go to www.poweringarizonabenefits.com
Zenith-American Solutions
America’s largest third-party employee benefit program administrator, Zenith-American, serves as the plan administrator for IBEW Local 640 and Arizona Chapter NECA benefit trust funds. www.zenith-american.com
National Electrical Benefit Fund
NEBF is the third largest Taft-Hartley Pension Plan in the U.S. It serves over 526,311 participating individuals, with 126,622 of those individuals receiving either a retirement or surviving spouse benefit.
Employment Opportunities
Helmets to Hardhats
Separating from the service? Your military skills are worth a lot in the nation’s building and construction industries. Helmets to Hardhats is co-sponsored by all 15 Building and Construction Trade organizations, as well as their employer associations, which together represent about 82,000 contractors. www.helmetstohardhats.org
Industry Resources
National Electrical Installation Standards
NEIS (developed by NECA in partnership with other industry organizations) are the first performance standards for electrical construction. www.neca-neis.org
National Lighting Bureau
Founded in 1976, the NLB, is a not-for-profit educational organization that is funded by private industry, trade associations, professional societies, and agencies of the federal government. www.nlb.org
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NEMA is a trade association through which the electrical industry develops and promotes positions on standards and government regulations. www.nema.org
National Fire Protection Association
Since 1896, NFPA’s mission is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating scientifically based consensus codes and standards, research, training and education. www.nfpa.org
National Safety Council
The National Safety Council is a recognized leader in providing and health solutions for reducing unintentional death and disabling injuries. www.nsc.org
National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association
NEMRA is an association in the electrical industry promoting the use of independent manufacturers’ representatives as the most effective way to market products in the electrical industry. www.nemra.org
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Founded in 1894, UL has since gained the reputation of being the leader in U.S. product safety and certification and is an independent, not-for-profit organization. www.ul.com
Electrical Contractor Magazine
This magazine is provided as a service to the members of the NECA. Visit the ECMAG website for industry-related articles, research, surveys, vendor product guides, and more. ecmag.com
Arizona State University
ASU has an accredited distance learning program for electrical engineering. They offer non-traditional professional development options related to this field. This program can be found at: asuonline.asu.edu
Arizona Registrar of Contractors
This site has the complete information about licensing, examinations, bonding, license applications, and employment opportunities in Arizona. www.azroc.gov
