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.
The Joint Safety Forum sponsored by the NECA/IBEW 701 Safety Committee, PowerForward DuPage, as well as participation from the Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) / Chicago & Cook County Chapter, NECA Safety Committee, featured a seminar called, “Navigating the Electrical Safety Compliance Triangle.”
The NECA Legislative Conference was held May 4 – 6, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Chapter had the most representatives from the overall Illinois contingent. Eight ECA members and two ECA staff members participated with the numerous meetings with the Aides / Chiefs of Staff of the Illinois Representatives and Senators.
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to have sponsored the "Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" seminar that was held on Monday, April 27, 2026 - Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (each day) at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) at 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL. The session was facilitated by Michael Bill, NECA Education.
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Wednesday, May 13,2026 East Bank Club - 500 N. Kingsbury Street - Chicago, IL 60654 North Riverview Room “Navigating OCIP / CCIP on Projects.” Pre-Membership Meeting Complimentary Seminar
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