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May 28, 2021

2021 Virtual Capitol Hill Day Recap

On Friday, May 21, 2021, IEC Rocky Mountain hosted its first-ever Virtual Capitol Hill Day, an online discussion with members of Congress about important issues facing electrical contractors in the state of Colorado, specifically issues related to labor and workforce development policy.

Joining members and contractors from IEC Rocky Mountain were representatives from both Senator John Hickenlooper and Senator Michael Bennet’s offices; as well as members from Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s office (CO’s 3rd district), Congressman Ken Buck’s office (CO’s 4th district), Congressman Doug Lamborn’s office (CO’s 5th district), and Congressman Ed Perlmutter’s office (CO’s 7th district).

The two primary pieces of legislation discussed during the meeting were the Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act (H.R.2037/S.864), and the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R.842/S.420).

IEC asked members of Congress to co-sponsor the Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act, which would make Pell funding available to students enrolled in short community college job training programs that lead to industry-recognized credentials and jobs in demand in the local labor market. Under current law, Pell funding only covers programs that offer 600 or more clock hours of instruction over 15 weeks. The JOBS Act would make funding available for programs as short as 150 clock hours over 8 weeks.

IEC also presented information to encourage Congress to reconsider the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which would reverse decades of previous labor laws, limit employer and employee rights, and unfairly tip the scales in the favor of organized unions. Passage of the PRO Act will severely damage smaller businesses and their employees, violate privacy rights, and entangle employers in unrelated and unnecessary labor disputes.

Get involved! Join the Government Relations Committee – https://iecrm.org/about-iecrm/committees/

Find Your Representative – https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

Make a contribution to the IEC National PAC/PEF Fund – https://www.ieci.org/advocacy

IECRM Self-Pay Tuition Policy

 

Self-pay students who are employed with a member company must register and pay through the member company using the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process in order to qualify for member rates.

Self-pay students that are employed with a member company but that do not register and pay through the member will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who are employed with a member company and require a payment plan will not qualify for the member rate and will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who do not work for a member company will continue to be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


To maximize association/membership benefits, ALL member companies are encouraged to register and pay for all enrolled apprentices utilizing internal payment arrangements and processes between employer and employee.


We value our IECRM members and apprentice community. We encourage all apprentices to be enrolled in the four-year apprenticeship program, earning, and learning their way toward Journeyworker licensure. We encourage all members to utilize the member discount for tuition, books and applicable fees to ensure the long-term support and success of the next-generation electrician.


(Payment Plans are available, please reference the Self Pay Payment Plan Policy.)


Self-Pay Payment Plan Policy


We offer the following arrangements for students that are unable to pay in full at the time of registration.


● Self-pay students will be charged the non-member rate.
● A 50% down payment of total semester tuition, books and applicable fees are due at registration.
● Remaining balance can be divided up to 3 additional monthly payments ($10.00 processing fee applies on each installment)
● All payments that are declined will incur a $20.00 NSF fee.

 

We encourage all students who are employed with a member company to work with their employer to register and pay through the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process. This will ensure the student is paying the lowest possible rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.