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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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“Workplace Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Training" -- Local 701 MAP Update -- Local 134 ERS Update / Construction Industry Alliance Update - (ECA / NECA Safety Forum) -- Friday, April 26, 2024
04/29/2024

“Workplace Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Training" -- Local 701 MAP Update -- Local 134 ERS Update / Construction Industry Alliance Update - (ECA / NECA Safety Forum) -- Friday, April 26, 2024

Program was held at DuPage / Local 701 JATC in Warrenville, IL.

The recent Joint Safety Forum, "Workplace Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Training," hosted by the Safety Committee's of the Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) and the Northeastern Illinois Chapter of NECA, as well as by PowerForward DuPage was well attended. Over 40 registered for the complimentary program that was held on April 26, 2025 at DuPage / Local 701 JATC in Warrenville, IL. The Forum also included presentations which included a Local 701 MAP update, Local 134 MAP and ECA ERS update and a Construction Industry Alliance Suicide Prevention update.

CISCO 36th Annual Luncheon (4/26/24)
04/29/2024

CISCO 36th Annual Luncheon (4/26/24)

Program was held at Harry Caray’s Restaurant in Lombard, IL.

The 36th Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) Annual Luncheon was held on Friday, April 26, 2024. The well-attended event was held at Harry Caray’s Restaurant in Lombard, IL.

NECA Emerge Conference
04/17/2024

NECA Emerge Conference

Program was held at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NV

The inaugural NECA Emerge Conference was held April 15 – 17, 2024 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The Conference had over 500 registrants.

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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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May 5 - 10, 2024

CALS – CEO Advanced Leadership Seminar

May 5, 2024 - May 10, 2024

Duke University

CALS – CEO Advanced Leadership Seminar May 5, 2024 - May 10, 2024 Duke University North Carolina

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