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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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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.

Young Professionals of ECA: 2024 Chicago Bears Event
10/21/2024

Young Professionals of ECA: 2024 Chicago Bears Event

The event was held at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, IL.

The Young Professionals of ECA (Electrical Contractors' Association) of Chicago had a wonderful time on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Halas Hall.

Managing Work in Progress (formerly, “Cracking the ‘WIP’ – Driving Predictable Cost Projections”) - 10/17/24
10/17/2024

Managing Work in Progress (formerly, “Cracking the ‘WIP’ – Driving Predictable Cost Projections”) - 10/17/24

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

The ECA Research and Education Committee was proud to sponsor the seminar, Managing Work in Progress (formerly, "Cracking the WIP - Driving Predictable Cost Predictions"). The morning program was held on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL. The session was facilitated by David Morton, Maxim Consulting Group.

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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
12
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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