By 1960, how many IBEW-NECA contracts included language establishing trusts for the purposes of financing training?

• A. 275
• B. 300
• C. 150
• D. 350

Answer: (A)

The question tests understanding of how widely joint training funds had been adopted in IBEW-NECA agreements by 1960. When contracts include language establishing trusts to finance training, it shows a deliberate, organized push to fund apprenticeships and ongoing skill development through a shared mechanism between workers and employers. By 1960, a large portion of these contracts had such provisions, indicating that financing training through trusts had become a common, standard feature rather than an occasional addition. This widespread adoption reflects the industry’s emphasis on building a capable, ready-to-work electrical workforce and on sharing the costs and opportunities of training between labor and management. The other figures would imply a notably smaller or larger spread than what the historical record shows, making the option reflecting broad adoption the best choice.