Is this a labor/management program?
The IBEW Code of Excellence is an IBEW program, designed to instill a sense of pride and professionalism in our members. Leaders and members of the IBEW who commit to the COE do so because they know that demonstrating our SPARQ values are what set us apart from other electrical workers. However, the IBEW has a long history of productive labor-management partnerships, and the IBEW Code of Excellence has proven successful when the employer partners with our union.
Who are the stakeholders and what is their role?
The success of the IBEW Code of Excellence depends upon each stakeholder’s commitment to carry out their defined roles. Everyone on the job site is a key stakeholder: members, supervisors, managers, and stewards. But, the leadership of the union and the employer are who set the tone and expectations for success.
How is the IBEW Code of Excellence implemented?
When a local union commits to the IBEW Code of Excellence, there is a formal training program that has been implemented across the USA and Canada. Local union leadership provides training for members about the expectations and opportunities that align with the implementation of the IBEW Code of Excellence. Training is also available for job site supervisors. In addition to membership training, Excellence Stewards receive a specific training that enables them to carry out the program on the job site. These stewards are the critical link between the members, union leadership, and the employer. Once the program is implemented, ongoing awareness and communication is a core component of keeping the values of the COE at the forefront of every job.
