American Line Builders Chapter

63C North Dixie Drive
P. O. Box 487
Vandalia, OH 45377
Phone: (937) 898-5824
Fax: (937) 898-6361
E-mail: alb@rcinet.com

The American Line Builders Chapter was established in 1956 for the purpose providing members an effective agency through which to express their collective voice on issues effecting the line construction industry. Today the Chapter represents qualified, reliable, and experienced line contractors in the District of Columbia, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. Within these areas, the Chapter maintains relationships within the following local unions of the IBEW: 17, 32, 51, 70, 71, 101, 145, 193, 196, 245, 309, 317, 411, 637, 649, 702, 876, 934, and 1393. The Chapter currently has 40 members, who perform various types of outside electrical construction services in these areas.

The Chapter provides member with services in the areas of Labor Relations, Educational Services, Safety Training, and Government Affairs. Included in the Chapter's areas of support are the following:

The Chapter is the collective bargaining agent for contractors signatory to the following agreements:

WITHIN THE 4th DISTRICT OF THE IBEW

1) Utility, Commercial, and Underground Power Agreements -
4-00-A, 4-00-URD, 4-32-A, 4-101-A, and 4-317-A

2) Commercial Maintenance Agreements -
4-317-M

WITHIN THE 6th DISTRICT OF THE IBEW

1) Utility, Commercial, and Underground Power Agreements - 6-17-A, 6-17-B, 6-51-A, 6-145-A, 6-193-A, 6-196-A, 6-309-A, 6-649-A, 6-702-A, 6-876-A, 6-1393-A, and 6-1393-D

2) Line Clearance and Tree Trimming Agreements - 6-309-C, 6-702-D, and 6-702-H

3) Outside Construction Work for Telephone Utilities and Teledata Work-6-17-T/6-876-C, 6-51-B, 6-145-B, 6-196-B, 6-309-B, 6-649-B, and 6-702-C

4) Outside Electrical Construction and Maintenance in Oil Fields - 6-702-G

5) Maintenance and Repair Shops- 6-1393-C

The Chapter works with code-making bodies, keeping our members up-to-date on matters
affecting their services to customers.

The Chapter helps members maintain and improve their operations through educational and
training programs.

The Chapter serves as liaison to government agencies such as OSHA and DOL, keeping members informed of the latest government regulations affecting their business and
construction projects.

The Chapter provides networking opportunities for contractors through membership
meetings held twice yearly.

The Chapter is a resource center where contractors can obtain information on most topics
affecting the electrical construction industry.

The Chapter is an effective tool for contractors to shape the electrical industry. Listed
below are committees which members can actively participate in:

STANDING COMMITTEES:
Membership
Safety Codes and Standards
Nominating
Labor Relations

SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Budget
By-Laws
LINECO
OEW Fund
Local Union 17 Health and Welfare Fund
Fourth District Steering Committee
Negotiating Committees
Fourth District Joint Conference Committee
Fourth District Labor Management Cooperative Committee

JOINT SAFETY COMMITTEES:
Each Local Union participates in Joint Safety Committees with American Line Builders

ALBAT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ALBAT SUBCOMMITTEES
The members of the American Line Builders Chapter and
each local union participate in American Line Builders
Apprenticeship Training Subcommittees covering the 4th
and 6th Districts of the IBEW.

The Chapter's Regular Membership Meetings are held bi-annually at a site determined by the Chapter's Board of Trustees.

The Chapter's support helps members excel in the services they provide to their customers:
installation, maintenance, and upgrading of all types of outside electrical systems, from basic distribution systems, to the most sophisticated substation work, including fiber optics.

The American Line Builders Chapter of NECA is part of the foundation of success for the electrical industry. The Chapter and it's members are committed to the highest level of excellence.

If you desire membership information or if you would like to discuss an upcoming project in our
jurisdiction and want us to recommend qualified contractors to meet your needs, please
contact Robert G. La Lumiere or Todd M. Hole at (937) 898-5824 or e-mail to alb@rcinet.com.

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