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The IBEW represents 901,831 active. and retired who work in a wide variety of fields, including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads and government. The IBEW has members in both the United States and Canada and stands out among the American unions in the AFL-CIO because it is among the largest and has members in so many skilled occupations. As union members, we bargain collectively with our employers over wages, benefits, and rights. Most of us have very limited bargaining power as one person, but as a group, we are strong. And, with a good negotiated contract, we have legal protections we would not have otherwise. Follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/IBEW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IBEWFB YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheElectricalWorker

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is the voice of the $225 billion electrical construction industry that brings power, light and communication technology to buildings and communities across the U.S. NECA traces its origins to the birth of modern electricity. In 1901, a group of electrical contractors met at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, NY, where a major display of electric power had been installed. These contractors joined together to foster trade and reform abuses within their fledgling industry. Today, NECA continues their work, building on a legacy of protecting the public and making innovation possible. Members Electrical contractors perform specialized construction work related to the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems. Whether high-voltage power transmission or low-voltage lighting, electrical contractors ensure these systems work in a safe, effective, and environmentally-sound manner. NECA represents a diverse group of nearly 4,000 member companies account for approximately 300 million manhours per year. They are comprised of electrical contractors from firms of all sizes performing a range of services. While most NECA contractors qualify as small businesses, many large, multinational companies are also members of the association. Organization NECA’s national office in Washington, D.C., four regional offices, and 118 local chapters across the country work to advance the electrical contracting industry through advocacy, education, research, and standards development. NECA chapters are independently chartered organizations who work with national field representatives to develop effective labor agreements and market initiatives. Visit www.necanet.org/about for more information.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 332, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, is one of the largest IBEW Local Unions in Northern California, with over 2,700 members. The local is known for its dynamic membership & its leadership in implementing the progressive technology that has shaped Silicon Valley. IBEW Local 332 members serve Santa Clara County & include 3 distinct areas of expertise. Inside Wiremen provide electrical services to Silicon Valley’s corporate, technology, semiconductor & biotech facilities. Residential Wiremen build out new home, condominium, & apartment developments constructed in the Valley. Members in the VDV (Voice/Data/Video) sector work in such areas as wireless, fiber optic, cell sites, network systems, Audio/Video systems, security systems, fire/life safety systems, & CATV. Local 332’s history parallels the rise of Silicon Valley. Founded in 1912, Local 332 was well established when Hewlett-Packard & Varian Associates opened in 1938. Local 332 electricians built the electrical infrastructure for IBM when it opened its San Jose Research & Development Lab in 1952. With the development of the microchip & the PC in the 1970s, Silicon Valley was born. The 21st century brought the maturity of the Internet, & the boom that brought Microsoft, Yahoo, Google & other Silicon Valley companies to the forefront of the industry. Now, with the Green Energy revolution upon us, Silicon Valley is the epicenter of the next Silicon based industry. Santa Clara County is the home of the largest concentration of Photovoltaic companies & installations in the US. Local 332 has been a part of many projects to date, & has hundreds of trained electricians ready to meet the challenges of the next emerging industry. At every step of the way, Local 332 members demonstrated the requisite expertise & experience to help pave the way for the Valley’s technological revolution. IBEW Local Union 332 – We Have Silicon Valley Wired!