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History of the National IEC
The
Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) was founded in 1957 as the Associated
Independent Electrical Contractors of America. The primary goal of the group was
to:
- Consider and deal by all lawful means with common problems of management,
distribution, employment, and financial functions of the electrical
construction industry;
- Foster cooperative action in advancing by all lawful means the common
purposes of its members; and
- Promote activities designed to enable the industry to be conducted with
the greatest economy and efficiency.
The association’s first offices were located in Texas.
In 1962, IEC was granted a certificate of incorporation and in 1972, the IEC
convinced the U.S. Department of Labor to adopt national pattern standards of
Apprenticeship and Training. As a result, and for the first time, registered
apprenticeship was recognized across the country for those adopting the
"Open Shop" philosophy.
In subsequent years, IEC has grown from its original
members to become an influential 76 chapter association representing over 3,500
electrical contractors and nearly 70,000 electrical workers. IEC has expanded
its alliance to include over 10,000 apprentices who are in the process of
becoming prominent and productive electricians.
IEC will continue to expand its services to its members,
as well as being a strong voice for independent electrical contractors on the
many issues affecting the industry.
The national office of the IEC is currently located in
Alexandria, Virginia.
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About the Central Pennsylvania Chapter IEC
The Central Pennsylvania Chapter was incorporated as a
non-profit corporation in 1991 and was formed to:
- Promote the common business interests of those engaged in the electrical
construction industry;
- Consider and deal with common problems of management, distribution,
employment and financial functions of the electrical construction industry;
to foster cooperative action in advancing the common purposes of its
members, and promote activities designed to enable the industry to be
conducted with the greatest economy and efficiency;
- To afford due consideration to and expression of opinion upon questions
affecting the industry and the financial, commercial and industrial interest
of the nation, and to promote the common business interest of the industry;
- To cooperate with other industries and organizations;
- To encourage and foster safe working practices and conditions for the
electrical construction industry.
The Central Pennsylvania Chapter IEC is one of 76 chapters
across the United States whose geographic territory includes Adams, Cumberland,
Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York Counties.
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