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IBEW Code of Excellence




The IBEW Code of Excellence is our construction membership demonstrating pride in IBEW membership and instilled craftsmanship by leaving a lasting impression of quality workmanship on every project we perform. It is IBEW Members:

·         Performing the highest quality and quantity of work.

·         Utilizing skills and abilities to the maximum.

·         Excersing sage and productive work practices.

The IBEW Code of Excellence is building a job right the first time, bringing it to completion on schedule and under budget, thus prompting our customers to again employ the IBEW on future projects.

The IBEW Code of Excellence is and IBEW construction member subscribing to a higher standard of work ethics, which are:

Come to work on time, fir for duty and ready to work.
Obey recognized customer ad employer work rules.
Demonstrate zero tolerance for alcohol and substance abuse.
Exercise proper safety, health and sanitation practices.


On the job "8 for 8" unless otherwise allowed or authorise to leave the premises.
Follow safe, reasonable and legitimate management directives.

Encourage respect for Customer’s rights and property, as well as for others on the job.
eXercise the skills and abilities inherent to the trade.
Care for tools and equipment provided by employer.
Eliminate waste and other forms of destruction, including graffiti.
Limit lunch and break times to allocated periods; adhere to established start and quit times.
Leave inappropriate behavior to those of lesser knowledge.
Employ the proper tool for the job and maintain personal tool responsibilities.
No soliciting funds or selling merchandise without the Business Manager’s approval.
Curtail idle time or pursuit of personal business during work hours, including cell phone use.
Eliminate job disruptions and refuse to engage in slowdowns or activities designed to extend the job or create overtime or any other conduct that would cast the IBEW in bad light.

 The IBEW code of Excellence has been adopted as formal rules of Local Union #191, IBEW, by its membership present and voting at the Local Union meeting of October 14, 2002 and shall be practiced consistent with its Bylaws and the IBEW Constitution.