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March 30, 2021

Be a Voice on Issues Impacting the Electrical Industry

Colorado General Assembly. The Colorado Legislative session is in full swing. We’ve seen bills introduced regarding workers compensation, workforce development, retainage and oversight of apprenticeship.  In the coming weeks, be on the lookout for communications from IECRM and the Government Relations Committee asking for your engagement on legislation impacting the electrical industry at the state and federal level. We need your voice via in person testimony, written outreach through letters and emails, and phone calls directly to you’re the state and federal elected officials that represent you. IECRM has launched a new email [email protected] which will be used to send out legislative updates and ACTION ALERTS requesting time sensitive response to legislative actions.

As we learned in late March, the revenue forecast has come in ahead of projection and as a result the state is expected to be in a better financial position to restore funding to agencies and programs that were cut in 2020 during the pandemic. This may also mean a greater overall fiscal impact to the state budget to fund initiatives pending in legislation.  

American Rescue Plan. The Governor’s Office and members of the Colorado General Assembly have launched a listening tour to receive citizen and stakeholder input on proposed solutions for how billions of dollars of federal stimulus funding should be allocated in Colorado provided through the American Rescue Plan.  Members in both parties have listed infrastructure and education as top priorities. Visit Build Back Stronger Colorado to participate in a session or provide comment. 

PRO Act. As you probably know, a radical change in labor law policy is pending before Congress. The Protecting Right to Organize Act or PRO Act, for short, is a direct assault on our business model and merit shop contractors! Across the industry it is important that we do our part to oppose this legislation and help support candidates that will aggressively oppose these kinds of extreme ideas in the next election. An additional and important way to engage is through financial support. 

PAC Fund. Make a difference by contributing to the IEC National PAC Fund. Even a small personal contribution of $100 helps. Or you can contribute a smaller amount on a monthly basis, (like $20 or $30). It’s really simple to donate online by clicking here. Due to Federal Election Commission requires all donations be made in personal funds. And if you give $100 or more, you’ll receive a White House Christmas ornament. Personal maximum contributions to IEC are $5000 per calendar year. In addition, you’ll also receive more information on PRIDE PAC each month through its newsletter, IEC Insider. Donations can also be made to support Colorado state legislative candidates through the IECRM PAC Fund…more on that in a future update.

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.