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This page serves as an educational resource for continuing education, keeping informed and learning more about union culture.

Inside C.O.M.E.T.

Supplemental Timeline for C.O.M.E.T.

Factors That Influence Collective Bargaining

Objections to Organizing

Local Union Organizing You Can Help

Henry Miller Biographical Information

The Journal of Electrical Workers

IBEW Code of Excellence

Ten Ways to Kill a Union

Robert’s Rules of Order Motions Chart

Structure of the IBEW

Sexual Harassment Policy

36 Reasons Why You Should Thank a Union

Code of Excellence

IBEW Code of Excellence

Participant Evaluation Form

Apprentice Ratio

Jurisdiction Maps

Advice to Apprentices

Understanding Harrison Trust Benefits

What Can Unions Do?

Harassment Myths and Facts

IBEW 48 Sexual Harassment Policy

Top Ten Mistakes Made By Business Representatives

National Labor Relationship Act – Rights of Employees

Goals of a Union Steward

Continuing Education – NECA-IBEW Class Schedule

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Learn About Becoming an Apprentice

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