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July 28, 2010
 
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Early-bird deadline for the IEC National Convention this Friday
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The deadline to receive the early-bird registration rates for the 53rd Annual IEC National Convention & Electric Expo is this Friday, July 30. This is an excellent opportunity to network with some of the top electrical contractors from across the country and learn from more than 35 educational sessions. This year's convention will be held Oct. 26-29, in Phoenix. More



2010 IEC-CNA Safety Award application deadline Aug. 6
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The deadline to submit applications for the IEC-CNA Safety Award is next Friday, Aug. 6. IEC and CNA Insurance formally recognize electrical and systems contractors who place safety as a high priority in their organization and have the results to prove it. The IEC-CNA Safety Award is viewed as the elite safety award for the industry, recognizing those companies that excel in multiple areas of their safety program. More

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Kansas City, Mo., worries about St. Louis union dispute
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With the St. Louis carpenters union's expansion into Kansas City, Mo., local labor leaders will be sure to monitor the effect on the area's union electrical work. That's because a battle over jurisdiction and work issues has erupted between the Carpenters' District Council of St. Louis and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1 in St. Louis, the AFL-CIO's longtime electricians union. More

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IEC Foundation announces scholarship winners for 2010
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The IEC Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of its 2010 Foundation competition. Ten recipients have been awarded $2,000 each for a total of $20,000 in scholarships. The IEC Foundation formed its Scholarship Program to award deserving and qualified students who have demonstrated drive, dedication and leadership in their pursuit of careers in the electrical industry. Scholarships are offered each year to IEC members and their immediate families who plan to pursue post-secondary education in college or state accredited apprenticeship program. More



OSHA's Cranes and Derricks in Construction final rule clears OMB
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OSHA's Cranes and Derricks in Construction final rule has just cleared the Office of Management and Budget, setting the stage for this important rule to be published within the next few weeks. The proposal contained over 40 separate sections of detailed requirements in such areas as crane assembly, crane operation, inspections, and operator training and certification. More

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US small business aid may create $300 billion of 'junk' loans
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President Barack Obama is on the verge of creating as much as $300 billion in credit for small businesses as bankers raise doubt about whether there's demand for new loans and how much will be repaid. More

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