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 Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Safety Committee along with the Northeastern Illinois Chapter, NECA were proud to have sponsored a special Joint Safety Directors' Forum. The event was held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 11:30 am – 4:00 pm at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois.
The ECA held its ECA President’s Party & Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago. Over 130 registered for this event!
The ECA congratulates McWilliams Electric Company, Inc. for facilitating this year’s Tree Lighting for the City of Chicago. Also, the ECA congratulates Taylor Electric Company for completing the holiday lighting on Michigan Avenue.
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