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 Members Login Saturday, May 10, 2008 5:28 PM CST |
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 Labor RelationsThe Association has a long history of positive labor relations with our partner and counterpart IBEW Local 134. We´re proud of our successful efforts at positive labor relations. Our long-standing partnership with IBEW Local 134 has greatly benefitted both organizations. The links to the left will tell you more about IBEW Local 134, show you the details of our labor-management agreements and wage history, and show you how we maintain a successful partnership through the Electrical Joint Arbitration Board. Agreements The contractors represented by ECA employ the electricians of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 134, under the following agreements: Principal Agreement Residential Agreement Communication Agreement The ECA negotiates and administers collective bargaining agreements (cba) on behalf of members and contractors engaged in business practices in electrical construction, communication and low voltage, residential, maintenance and lighting retrofit work. Electrical Joint Arbitration Board The Electrical Joint Arbitration Board (EJAB) consists of an equal number of labor and management representatives. The EJAB meets to resolve grievances concerning all of our labor agreements negotiated by and between the Association and IBEW Local Union 134. Many potential grievances are avoided through prior discussion. The EJAB also negotiates wage settlements and contract language for the principle agreement, residential agreement, communication agreement, and lighting retrofit agreement. Industry Statistics Please select the year for the industry statistics you would like to view. The ECA compiles individual statistics each year regarding the number of employees and hours worked for the Principal Agreement, Communications Agreement, and Residential Agreement. |
Why Choose ECA? Members of the Electrical Contractors´ Association of City of Chicago, Inc. are experience, proven contractors who have a record of providing quality, cost-effective services for the electrical construction industry throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. When you contract with an ECA member, you can be certain you are working with a qualified, professional business that you can depend on. All ECA members are bonded and insured. As established, experienced business people, ECA members offer a record of accomplishment backed by solid client references. By negotiating the industry´s collective bargaining agreement for the Chicago metropolitan area, and as the management representatives to the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, ECA helps to guarantee the availability of skilled, well-trained electricians. This qualified workforce allows ECA members to move quickly on new projects and to serve customers more cost-effectively. |
