Break Thunder IBEW Local 520 is conducting an urgent membership survey on rest break practices across our jurisdiction. Our members' working conditions are under attack and your response is a critical first step in our fight to protect them. This survey is the foundation of our response — every answer matters. Your responses are confidential and will be used solely for union representation purposes. Your answers are CONFIDENTIAL and will be used solely for union representation purposes. Please answer every question as accurately and specifically as possible. If you are unsure of an exact date or number, provide your best estimate and note that it is an estimate. SECTION A — MEMBER IDENTIFICATION This section is for internal verification only. Your name will be de-identified before any materials are shared outside the union. Question Title * 1. Full Name: Question Title * 2. IBEW Card Number: Question Title * 3. Classification / Job Title:(e.g., Journeyman Inside Wireman, General Foreman, Apprentice 4th Year, CE, etc.) Question Title * 4. Current Employer (or most recent signatory employer if currently out of work): Question Title * 5. Best contact phone number or email for follow-up: SECTION B — UNION & EMPLOYER TENURE This section helps establish how long you have been subject to the working conditions under this CBA. Question Title * 6. How long have you been employed by your current or most recent signatory employer? Question Title * 7. How long have you worked in the electrical construction industry overall? Question Title * 8. Are you currently working for a signatory NECA contractor? Yes No Currently Unemployed / Hall Question Title * 9. If yes, which contractor are you currently working for? SECTION C — BREAK PRACTICES BEFORE ANY CHANGEThis section documents your understanding of the established break practice BEFORE any changes were made by your employer. Be as specific as possible. Question Title * 10. How consistent were these breaks? Did all foremen and crews follow the same practice? Always consistent across all crews / foremen Usually consistent (minor variations) Varied significantly by foreman or crew Unsure SECTION D — THE CHANGE: WHAT HAPPENEDThis section documents what changed, when it changed, and how you were notified. Question Title * 11. Did your employer change, reduce, or eliminate your rest break(s)? Yes — breaks were eliminated Yes — breaks were reduced in minutes Yes — breaks were rescheduled / moved No change that I noticed Unsure Question Title * 12. "Before any change, how many TOTAL PAID BREAK MINUTES did you receive in a standard 8-hour workday (not counting lunch)?" 0 Minutes 30 Minutes 60 Minutes Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 13. After the change, how many TOTAL PAID BREAK MINUTES do you / did you receive in a standard 8-hour day? 0 Minutes 30 Minutes 60 Minutes Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 14. If your break schedule before the change was different from what the slider above captures, briefly describe it here. Question Title * 15. HOW were you notified of this change? Verbal from foreman Written notice / memo Posted on jobsite Job Site Expectations / employee handbook No formal notice — just happened Other (describe below) Question Title * 16. "Did your employer or foreman attempt to get you or your coworkers to individually agree to, sign off on, or accept this change?" Yes No I'm not sure Question Title * 17. If yes, describe what happened when you or others objected: SECTION E — COWORKER KNOWLEDGEHelp us understand the scope of impact. Question Title * 18. Did this change apply to ALL employees on your jobsite or only to some? All employees IBEW members only Certain crews / classifications only Unsure Question Title * 19. Are you aware of other IBEW members who experienced the same break change? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 20. If yes, please list their names and jobsites if you are comfortable doing so. You may also simply note 'Yes — multiple coworkers' if you prefer not to list names. SECTION F — MARCH 4, 2026 MEETING (IF APPLICABLE)This section is specifically relevant to the Big State Electric NFM jobsite. Answer No to if you were not present. Question Title * 21. Were you present at a morning meeting at the BSE / NFM jobsite on or around March 4, 2026? Yes No Unsure of exact date Question Title * 22. Was the group asked to agree to or sign anything at that meeting? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 23. If yes, describe what you were asked to agree to or sign: Question Title * 24. Did the group collectively refuse or object to the proposed change? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 25. If yes, describe the group's response and any actions taken: SECTION G — IMPACT ON YOU Question Title * 26. Are you willing to provide a signed written statement to support this grievance? Yes — I am willing to sign a statement Maybe — I want to talk to someone first No Question Title * 27. Are you willing to testify if this case proceeds to arbitration or an NLRB hearing? Yes Maybe No I need more information before deciding SECTION H — CALL TO ACTION: GET INVOLVEDThe union is planning member actions to push back on this violation. Your participation strengthens our position at the bargaining table, in arbitration, and before the NLRB. Question Title * 28. Would you be willing to participate in a collective member action (e.g., attending a meeting, signing a petition ? Yes, absolutely Possibly — depends on what is asked No I want to talk to a rep first Question Title * 29. Is there anything else you would like the union to know about your experience with breaks or this situation? THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THIS SURVEY. Your identity will be protected. This information is confidential union work product. Done
