7th District Code of Excellence Training Program Overview

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Training Program Objectives To help our workers understand how attitudes affect productivity on the jobsite, thereby making us more productive and creating more work opportunities for our workers.

Training Program Objectives To help our workers cope with the everyday problems that develop on our jobs in a manner that is acceptable to our customers and employers.

Training Program Objectives To remind ourselves that we work for customers and our future work is dependent upon their satisfaction.

Training Program Objectives To address issues that reduce competitiveness and affect market share without reducing wages and benefits.

Why are we here?

7 7th th District Code of Excellence District Code of Excellence The parties to this Agreement recognize that to meet the needs of our customers, both employer and employee must meet the highest levels of performance, professionalism, and productivity. The Code of Excellence has proven to be a vital element in meeting the customer s expectations. Therefore each IBEW local union and NECA chapter shall implement a Code of Excellence Program. The program shall include minimum standards as designed by the IBEW and NECA.

7 7th th District Code of Excellence District Code of Excellence The 7th District Code of Excellence is a program designed to provide increased value to outside line construction and maintenance users by enhancing the performance of signatory employers and the efficiency and craftsmanship of IBEW workers.

Objectives Build a new awareness among signatory contractors of the importance of proper management, planning, and supervision necessary to be competitive in the electrical construction marketplace.

Objectives Establish & enforce high standards for worker efficiency and conduct on the job.

7 7th th District Code of Excellence District Code of Excellence Why is it important? Competition Marketing Perceptions by Owners & Customers

Perceptions Our View of the Value of the IBEW-NECA Team Highly skilled workforce Higher quality product More productive workforce Safer workforce/Less insurance costs On time/On budget Drug free Flexible and mobile Contractors & Union are business partners

Perceptions IBEW-NECA Team as Viewed by Many Owners and Customers Too expensive Less productive Haven for poor workers Jurisdictional problems Restrictive contracts Loss of control of business Bad previous experience

7 7th th District Code of Excellence District Code of Excellence Who Is Responsible? Contractors Workers Contractors & Workers IBEW Local Union

7 7th th District Code of Excellence District Code of Excellence Contractor Responsibilities Management and Planning Effective Supervision Proper tools and materials Safe work environment

7 7th th District Code of Excellence District Code of Excellence Worker Responsibilities Customer Awareness Compliance with contractor s & customer s work rules Quality & Safety Initiative and Productivity

7 7th th District Code of Excellence District Code of Excellence Local Union Responsibilities Stress importance of the customer Educate membership on workplace ethics Build pride in craftsmanship and quality Maintain and enforce general rules of conduct

7 7th th District Code of Excellence District Code of Excellence Joint Responsibilities Leadership Cooperation Education Mutual Respect

7 7th th District Code of Excellence District Code of Excellence Solutions Solutions Increasing Productivity Provide membership education Recognize employer responsibility Establish Standards of Conduct Stress enforcement and accountability

7 7th th District Code of Excellence District Code of Excellence Solutions Solutions Increasing Productivity Increasing Productivity Recognize employer accountability Provide supervisory education Define joint responsibilities

7 7th th District Code of Excellence District Code of Excellence Solutions Solutions Standards of Conduct Standards of Conduct Membership education Define and publish Standards of Conduct Enforcement and accountability

Prohibited Conduct and Additional Corrective Action Following Termination by Employer for Cause Prohibited Conduct 1st Offense** 2nd Offense (within one year) 3rd & Subsequent Offenses Excessive Absenteeism & Tardiness Verbal warning by Business Manager or his designated representative Mandatory appearance before Local Peer Review Committee Mandatory appearance before Code of Excellence Committee Poor and Unprofessional Attitude and/or Appearance Verbal warning by Business Manager or his designated representative Mandatory class on the 7th District Code of Excellence and mandatory appearance before Local Peer Review Committee Mandatory appearance before Code of Excellence Committee ** In addition to the verbal warning, a letter shall be placed in the member s file documenting the warning.

Prohibited Conduct and Additional Corrective Action Following Termination by Employer for Cause Prohibited Conduct 1st Offense** 2nd Offense (within one year) Mandatory class on the 7th District Code of Excellence & mandatory appearance before Local Peer Review Committee 3rd & Subsequent Offenses Non-compliance with Employer/ Customer Work Rules Verbal warning by Business Manager or his designated representative Mandatory appearance before Code of Excellence Committee Poor Workmanship Mandatory appearance before Local Peer Review Committee Mandatory appearance before Local Peer Review Committee Mandatory Skills Assessment & Required Training Mandatory appearance before Code of Excellence Committee Mandatory appearance before Code of Excellence Committee Poor Productivity Mandatory Skills Assessment & Required Training ** In addition to the verbal warning, a letter shall be placed in the member s file documenting the warning.

Prohibited Conduct and Additional Corrective Action Following Termination by Employer for Cause Prohibited Conduct 1st Offense** 2nd Offense (within one year) Mandatory class on the 7th District Code of Excellence 3rd & Subsequent Offenses Using self-help instead of the Grievance Procedure Horseplay Mandatory appearance before Local Peer Review Committee Mandatory appearance before Code of Excellence Committee Mandatory appearance before Code of Excellence Committee Verbal warning by Business Manager or his designated representative Mandatory appearance before Local Peer Review Committee & mandatory training Mandatory appearance before Code of Excellence Committee Harassment of coworkers Mandatory training appropriate for type of harassment & mandatory appearance before Local Peer Review Committee ** In addition to the verbal warning, a letter shall be placed in the member s file documenting the warning.

Prohibited Conduct and Additional Corrective Action Following Termination by Employer for Cause Prohibited Conduct 1st Offense** 2nd Offense (within one year) 3rd & Subsequent Offenses *Participation in any type of Work Slowdown or Work Stoppage Mandatory appearance before Code of Excellence Committee up to possible expulsion depending on the circumstances Mandatory appearance before Code of Excellence Committee up to probable expulsion Probable expulsion Theft Restitution equivalent to the value of stolen items Mandatory appearance before Code of Excellence Committee Probable expulsion *Under IBEW policy, any member who participates in an unauthorized work stoppage will be brought up on charges by the Local Union Business Manager. ** In addition to the verbal warning, a letter shall be placed in the member s file documenting the warning.

Prohibited Conduct and Additional Corrective Action Following Termination by Employer for Cause Prohibited Conduct *Instigating a Work Stoppage 1st Offense** 2nd Offense (within one year) Probable expulsion 3rd & Subsequent Offenses Mandatory appearance before Code of Excellence Committee up to possible expulsion depending on the circumstances Mandatory appearance before Code of Excellence Committee and mandatory Anger Management Training Jobsite Violence Probable expulsion *Under IBEW policy, any member who participates in an unauthorized work stoppage will be brought up on charges by the Local Union Business Manager. ** In addition to the verbal warning, a letter shall be placed in the member s file documenting the warning. Only a Local Union Trial Board can expel a member.

7 7th th District Code of Excellence District Code of Excellence Solutions Solutions Employer Responsibilities Employer Responsibilities Reassign ineffective supervision Use cost effective skill mix Manage material and tools Proper job layout Safe work environment

7 7th th District Code of Excellence District Code of Excellence Solutions Solutions Supervisory Training and Education Supervisory Training and Education Supervisor selection Supervisor education on 7th District Code of Excellence Supervisor training

7th District Code of Excellence Triangle Customer FOUNDATION IBEW NECA

Hourly Labor Cost Journeyman Lineman Union CW/CE Non-Union CW/CE $ $ $ $ Wage and Benefits Journeyman Lineman Rate Unemployment 3% FICA* 7.65% Workers Comp. 9.7% Family Health Insurance (Lineco) NEBF (Nat'l Elec. Benefit Fund) 3% Local Pension and/or NEAP Apprenticeship Fund NEIF (Nat'l Electrical Industry Fund) 1% NLMCC** Fund Paid Vacation Paid Holiday Per Diem Total Labor Wage $ $ $ $ 32.00 0.96 2.45 3.10 30.00 0.90 2.30 2.91 $ 0.96 $ 0.32 $ 39.79 $ 36.11 * Social Security 0.620%, Medicare 0.145% **National Labor Management Cooperative Committee - $0.01 per hour (max. $1,500)

Hourly Labor Cost Line Foreman Union CW/CE Non-Union CW/CE $ $ $ $ Wage and Benefits Foreman Rate Unemployment 3% FICA* 7.65% Workers Comp. 9.7% Family Health Insurance (Lineco) NEBF (Nat'l Elec. Benefit Fund) 3% Local Pension and/or NEAP Apprenticeship Fund NEIF (Nat'l Electrical Industry Fund) 1% NLMCC** Fund Paid Vacation Paid Holiday Per Diem Total Labor Wage $ $ $ $ 36.00 1.08 2.75 3.49 35.00 1.05 2.68 3.40 $ 1.08 $ 0.36 $ 44.77 $ 42.12 * Social Security 0.620%, Medicare 0.145% **National Labor Management Cooperative Committee - $0.01 per hour (max. $1,500)

Hourly Labor Cost Apprentice Union CW/CE Non-Union CW/CE $ $ $ $ Wage and Benefits Apprentice Rate Unemployment 3% FICA* 7.65% Workers Comp. 9.7% Family Health Insurance (Lineco) NEBF (Nat'l Elec. Benefit Fund) 3% Local Pension and/or NEAP Apprenticeship Fund NEIF (Nat'l Electrical Industry Fund) 1% NLMCC** Fund Paid Vacation Paid Holiday Per Diem Total Labor Wage $ $ $ $ 22.00 0.66 1.68 2.13 14.00 0.42 1.07 1.36 $ 0.66 $ 0.22 $ 27.36 $ 16.85 * Social Security 0.620%, Medicare 0.145% **National Labor Management Cooperative Committee - $0.01 per hour (max. $1,500)

Hourly Labor Cost Groundman Union CW/CE Non-Union CW/CE $ $ $ $ Wage and Benefits Groundman Rate Unemployment 3% FICA* 7.65% Workers Comp. 9.7% Family Health Insurance (Lineco) NEBF (Nat'l Elec. Benefit Fund) 3% Local Pension and/or NEAP Apprenticeship Fund NEIF (Nat'l Electrical Industry Fund) 1% NLMCC** Fund Paid Vacation Paid Holiday Per Diem Total Labor Wage $ $ $ $ 12.00 0.36 0.92 1.16 10.00 0.30 0.77 0.97 $ 0.36 $ 0.12 $ 14.92 $ 12.04 * Social Security 0.620%, Medicare 0.145% **National Labor Management Cooperative Committee - $0.01 per hour (max. $1,500)

Composite Crew Rate Comparison Union CW/CE Non-Union CW/CE $ $ $ $ $ Wage and Benefits Apprentice Hourly Rate Journeyman Lineman Hourly Rate Line Foreman Hourly Rate Groundman Hourly Rate Total Labor Cost $ $ $ $ $ 22.00 32.00 36.00 12.00 102.00 14.00 30.00 35.00 10.00 89.00 Subtotal Add 15% Overhead and Profit Total Bid Add Apprentice, Journeyman Lineman, Line Foreman and Groundman together then divide by 4 to get the Composite Rate Divide Non-Union Composite Crew cost by Union Composite Crew Cost to determine productivity factor. Union crews must be that much more productive in order to be even in overall cost. $ $ $ 102.00 15.30 117.30 $ $ $ 89.00 13.35 102.35 $ 25.50 $ 22.25 1.15

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