Orientation Level 1: Lesson 5 NECA's Structure and Heritage Flashcards
? was chosen as NECA’s first president in 1901.
a.
Allan J. Faulkner
b.
Andrew B Coombs
c.
Charles L. Eidlitz
d.
Harrison W. Fitzpatrick
Charles L. Eidlitz
The chief purpose of NECA is to help enhance the position of its member companies, which are firms engaged primarily in ? .
a.
electrical and electronic distribution work
b.
electrical conduits and wires for all electrical and electronic equipment
c.
installation of equipment for light, heat, and power installations
d.
power distribution and/or integrated systems work
power distribution and/or integrated systems work
NECA has four regional offices. In what areas of the United States are they located?
a.
Eastern, Southern, Midwest, and Western
b.
Eastern, Southern, Midwestern, and West Coast
c.
Eastern, Southern, Western, and Northwestern
d.
New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southern, and Western
Eastern, Southern, Midwest, and Western
The purpose of NECA’s Executive Institute is to afford chapter staff executives an opportunity to review ? .
a.
employment issues and resolve potential problems
b.
labor and management issues in their chapters
c.
opportunities of continuing education for their member companies
d.
service techniques and resolve potential problems
service techniques and resolve potential problems
NECA and the IBEW collectively established the National Labor-Management Cooperation Committee (NLMCC) in which year?
a.
1990
b.
1993
c.
1994
d.
1995
1995
At the local level, NECA chapters act as ? bargaining agents with their corresponding unions in their NEBF benefit.
a.
multi-contractor
b.
multi-employee
c.
multi-employer
d.
multi-worker
multi-employer
The first ? was a 56-page document printed in 1897.
a.
National Electrical Code®
b.
NECA Charter
c.
NECA–IBEW Labor Agreement
d.
NEIS standard
National Electrical Code®
The Council of Industrial Relations (CIR) decisions are all reached by a(n) ? vote of all six members from ? and all six members from the ? .
a.
minority / NEIS / IBEW
b.
majority / NECA / IBEW
c.
secret ballot majority / NECA / NEC
d.
unanimous / NECA / IBEW
unanimous / NECA / IBEW
Joint cooperation between NECA and the IBEW produced the first National Apprenticeship Standards for the Electrical Construction Industry in ? .
a.
1931
b.
1941
c.
1951
d.
1961
1941
Which NECA committee is responsible for the production of the magazine The Quality Connection?
a.
The National Cooperation Committee
b.
The National Labor-Management Cooperation Committee
c.
The National Labor-Relations Committee
d.
The National Standards Committee
The National Labor-Management Cooperation Committee
The Council of Industrial Relations (CIR) was founded on the basis of an earlier joint Declaration of Principles, which recognized the mutual interests of the ? , the ? and the ? .
a.
customer / contractor / supplier
b.
NECA / IBEW / manufacturer
c.
public / employer / employee
d.
NECA / IBEW / utility
public / employer / employee
The CIR was formed in 1920 to hear cases and render decisions on areas of ? between labor and ? .
a.
agreement / the utility
b.
disagreement / a NECA chapter manager
c.
disagreement / management
d.
mutual understanding / management
Incorrect
disagreement / management
The Council is composed of six representatives of the IBEW and six from NECA and meets ? to hear cases.
a.
monthly
b.
bi-monthly
c.
quarterly
d.
bi-annuall
quarterly
CIR decisions are by ? vote.
a.
majority
b.
non-binding vote
c.
super majority
d.
unanimous
unanimous
Most local working agreements have a “Council clause.”
Select one:
True
False
True
What is NECA’s website address?
a.
www.neca.com
b.
www.necanet.com
c.
www.necanet.org
d.
www.neca.net
www.necanet.org
From the list below, select the most important characteristics of a qualified contractor. Be prepared to discuss this topic in class. I. Access to basic engineering skills II. Many talented apprentices III. Sound financial basis IV. Skilled supervision V. Qualified labor VI. Respectful employees VII. Well-trained employees
a.
I., II., III., and IV.
b.
I., II., IV., and V.
c.
I., III., IV., and V.
d.
I., IV., V., and VI.
e.
II., III., IV., and VI.
f.
All of the above.
All of the above.
Membership in NECA is through local ? , which elect representatives called ? .
a.
chapters / governors
b.
divisions / assembly persons
c.
sections / managers
d.
unions / stewards
chapters / governors
The Board of Governors establishes NECA ? .
a.
commitment
b.
policy
c.
rules and regulations
d.
standards
policy
A basic tool in estimating is NECA’s ? .
a.
Developing workforce costs
b.
ECPAC
c.
NEIS of Estimating
d.
Manual of Labor Units
Manual of Labor Units
NECA’s many programs are provided to contractors through the NECA ? .
a.
National Convention and Trade show
b.
field service
c.
Management Education Institute
d.
National Labor-Management Cooperation committee
field service
How often does NECA’s Board of Governors meet?
a.
Monthly
b.
Quarterly
c.
Bi-annually
d.
Annually
Annually
NECA chapters are grouped into ? districts. District ? covers outside work only.
a.
8 / 8
b.
10 / 10
c.
12 / 12
d.
14 / 14
10 / 10
In 1946, NECA contractors contributed ? % of gross payroll to the new National Electrical Benefit Fund. In 1977, this was increased to ? %.
a.
0.5 / 1.0
b.
1.0 / 2.0
c.
1.0 / 2.5
d.
1.0 / 3.0
1.0 / 3.0
The National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee is composed of ? NECA members and ? IBEW members.
a.
6 / 6
b.
8 / 8
c.
10 / 10
d.
12 / 12
12 / 12
Besides labor relations, marketing, and management services, select the three other major service areas of NECA from the following list. I. Estimating II. Equipment sales III. Communications IV. Government affairs V. Technical services VI. Trade shows
a.
I., II., and III.
b.
II., III., and IV.
c.
III., IV., and V.
d.
IV., V., and VI.
III., IV., and V.
The role of the chapter ? is to conduct the chapter’s business and act as a liaison between contractors and the local union to promote fair and harmonious labor relations.
a.
board of directors
b.
governor
c.
manager
d.
president
manager
