Oregon Pacific Cascade Chapter, NECA Negotiations Survey — Local 659 Contractor Input Requested

Dear Contractor,

As we prepare for the upcoming negotiations with IBEW Local 659, your input is critical. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey to help us understand your priorities, challenges, and expectations. Your feedback will guide our strategy and ensure your voice is heard at the table.

1. General Information

Company name

Primary Contact

Number of IBEW Local 659 Employees

Primary Counties of Operation

Types of Projects (e.g., commercial, industrial, service/maintenance, etc.)

2. Current Agreement Satisfaction

Rate the following areas of the current agreement (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)

3. Economic Provisions

A. Wage Package Changes for 2026: What are your priorities for how the next wage package should be allocated?

B. Do you believe the current base wage for Journeyman Wireman is:

Too Low

Just Right

Too HIgh

Comments

C. What total wage package increase (in % or $) are you anticipating or planning for 2026, 2027, 2028?

Please share any insights into market conditions, competitive pressures, or contractor needs driving this projection.

4. Working Conditions

A. Do you use or plan to use the following work schedules?

5/8s

4/10s (with Friday or Monday makeup)

Shift work (Swing/Graveyard)

Service and maintenance schedule (Tues-Sat at 110%)

B. What changes would improve flexibility or productivity in scheduling?

5. Referral Procedure & Manpower Availability

A. Have you had difficulty getting manpower from the hall when requested?

Frequently

Occasionally

Never

B. Should we explore enhancements to:

Recall by name language

Book I/II group definitions

Special skills classification

Unindentured worker rules

Please Explain

6. Forecasting Your Work Picture

Please provide a general forecast for your expected union work volume in each timeframe.

Next 12 months

Next 2 years

Next 3 years

7. Other Contract Issues or Suggestions

Are there specific clauses you would like to see added, changed, or removed? Please list article/section numbers if possible.

8. Preferred Duration of Agreement

What length of contract term do you prefer for the upcoming agreement?

1 Year

2 Years

3 Years

No preference

Please explain your reasoning or business considerations.

Thank You for Your Input

We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Your participation ensures that the voice of our contractors is represented in upcoming negotiations and helps us advocate effectively on behalf of our industry.