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Welcome to the Electrical Contractors´ Association

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) is a construction trade association that provides business and labor relations services to nearly 600 electrical contractors in Cook County, Illinois.  ECA is also known as the Chicago and Cook County Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).  The Association works with its industry partner, Local Union #134 IBEW, to negotiate and administer labor agreements, coordinate apprentice and journeyman level training, as well as promote the industry on behalf of these employers.  Since 1903, ECA has provided educational opportunities and business services to not only to assist the electrical contractor by improving the business climate and bringing increased profitability, but to enrich future generations. ECA and IBEW Local 134 work hand in hand to provide a highly skilled, efficient and safe workforce for the City of Chicago and Cook County, Illinois. 

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2024 FWC 35th Anniversary Celebration
10/31/2024

2024 FWC 35th Anniversary Celebration

The program was held at Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Chicago, IL.

On October 30, 2024, the Federation of Women Contractors (FWC) celebrated 35 years of advocating for women-owned businesses and women executives in the construction industry.

EA Membership Awards - October 24, 2024
10/25/2024

EA Membership Awards - October 24, 2024

The program was held at the Carlisle Banquet Hall in Lombard, IL.

Kevin O’Shea, Shamrock Electric Company, Inc. received the Electrical Association’s Gold Medal Award and Katie Canino, Canino Electric Company was designated an Electric Association “Hall of Fame” Award inductee. They both received their award / induction during the Electric Association’s Membership Awards that was held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Carlisle Banquet Hall in Lombard, IL.

Apprentice Graduation Ceremony (Saturday, October 19, 2024)
10/21/2024

Apprentice Graduation Ceremony (Saturday, October 19, 2024)

The program was held at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL.

The Apprentice Graduation Ceremony was held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, Illinois.

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Tue
16
2024
April 16 - December 31, 2024

Culture of Collaboration Workshop

Transforming Our Industry Together: Introducing the DEI Program for ECA of Chicago

In a constantly evolving world, the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplaces has never been more critical. It is with great excitement that we introduce a pioneering DEI program tailored specifically for the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) of Chicago

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Tue
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2024
November 12 - 14, 2024

NECA Safety Professionals Institute - November 12 - 14, 2024

NECA Safety Professionals Institute

Washington, D.C.

November 12 - 14, 2024 NECA Safety Professionals Institute Washington, D.C.

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