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.
Chicago and Cook County: Chapter of NECA
Latest News
05/06/2026
NECA Legislative Conference - Highlights - May 4 - 6, 2026
Conference was held at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, DC.
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.
04/27/2026
"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" - April 27 - 29, 2026
Session was held at INTECH in Alsip, IL.
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.
04/23/2026
Reasonable Suspicion / Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Seminar (4/23/26)
Session was held at Maggiano's Banquets in Oak Brook, IL
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to have sponsored the Reasonable Suspicion / Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Seminar that was held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Maggiano's Banquets in Oak Brook, IL. The session was facilitated by Bill Heffernan, Screensafe, Inc.
Upcoming Events
Thu
7
2026
May 7, 2026
Chicago Building Congress (CBC) - 2026 CBC Merit Awards
May 7, 2026
Morgan Manufacturing- Fulton Market District
Powering Chicago is a sponsor of this event. Chicago Building Congress (CBC) - 2026 CBC Merit Awards Morgan Manufacturing 401 N. Morgan Street Chicago, IL 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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11
2026
May 11, 2026
8:00AM - 10:00AM
“Navigating the Electrical Safety Compliance Triangle" -- Monday, May 11, 2026 (8:00 am - 10:00 am)
The Joint Safety Forum is being held at the Local 701 IBEW L0cal 701 Training Facility.
28600 BELLA VISTA PARKWAY - WARRENVILLE, IL 60555
The NECA/IBEW 701 Safety Committee, PowerForward DuPage invites its Local 701 members and all signatory contractors to attend a complimentary Navigating the Electrical Safety Compliance Triangle Joint Safety Forum at the IBEW Local 701 Training Facility on Monday, May 11th from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
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