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IEC needs you! 2012 IEC
National Committee assignment requests
IEC National
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We invite you to serve your industry and business by becoming an IEC National Committee member.
Participating on a committee is an excellent way to maximize your networking effectiveness with other IEC members, while making a difference in your association and industry. Your participation is important to the work of the association!
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Electrical apprenticeship program pays now and later — IEC Atlanta Chapter featured
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Many people in today's job market are debating whether to go back to school to gain new skills or to find a
job. As an electrical apprentice, you could do both. The Atlanta chapter of the Independent Electrical Contractors is taking applications for a new class of apprentices to start in January. Applicants must be 18 and have a high school diploma or GED.
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GOP takes second crack at labor board
The Hill
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House Republicans are again moving forward with legislation to limit the power of the National Labor Relations Board. The House Education and the Workforce Committee is scheduled to mark up legislation sponsored by its chairman, Rep. John Kline, R-Minn. The bill, known as the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act, would negate several of the labor board's actions this year, including a proposed regulation to speed up union
elections.
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Tork EJWT Percentage Time Cycle Timer for agricultural, oil production, process control and any auto-on applications. Dial sets 32 time durations from 15 seconds to 24 hours. Repeats cycle as long as power is applied. NEMA 4X enclosure for Indoor use. more
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Jonas
Accounting, Construction and Service Management Software is specially made for Electrical Contractors across North America to drive revenue and increase efficiency. Jonas offers a complete package of fully integrated, flexible and innovative industry specific solutions including Accounting, Payroll, Job Cost, Service Management, Estimating, Project Management, Document Management and Mobile Technology. MORE
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The Electrician's Twist-On Wire Connector Spinner saves time and energy when twisting wire nuts on by hand. This spinner has a non-slip grip handle and accommodates connector installation and removal. Designed for use with most twist-on wire connectors, including winged and ribbed styles. Read More
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Direct buried, installed in wet locations, or encased in concrete-
Alcan Cable's STABILOY MC Cable meets the challenge.
www.cable.alcan.com
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Government regulations at top of small business owners' problem list
Gallup
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Small business owners in the United States are most likely to say complying with government regulations (22 percent) is the most important problem facing them today, followed by consumer confidence in the economy (15 percent) and lack of consumer demand (12 percent).
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EV chargers from Legrand/Pass & Seymour are an innovative solution manufactured by a name you know and trust. They are safe, easy to install, and code-compliant. MORE |
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Growing pains for electric vehicle manufacturers
Clean Technica
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One estimate says more than 600,000 EVs could be on U.S. roads by 2014, but that's a speck in the rear-view mirror compared to the 140 million passenger cars Americans already drive. And, high vehicle costs combined with range anxiety makes many consumers leery to get off gasoline. So is the EV industry accelerating or running out of juice? energyNOW! correspondent Lee Patrick Sullivan looked at the independent carmakers and big
auto companies trying to charge up the transition to EVs and convince American drivers that going electric is really worth it.
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ThermOweld® proudly introduces breakthrough technology for remote ignition
of exothermic cable connections! Making superior permanent molecular bonds for below-grade and critical above-ground terminations just got easier! Call us at 1-800-558-1373, or email info@thermoweld.com. MORE |
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OSHA wants workers to know their rights
EHS Today
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A new OSHA booklet offers updated information concerning workers' rights under the OSH Act, including rights provided under OSHA standards, filing a complaint with OSHA, participating in OSHA inspections, whistleblower protections and available educational and training resources.
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Counterfeit electrical products increase safety risks and steals revenue and jobs from the electrical industry. Eaton is fighting to halt counterfeit production at its source. MORE |
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Save 20 minutes per installation. Only one support needed
for all conduits entering box.
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