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
05/03/2024
ECA Participates in Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago
National Rebuilding Day - Saturday, April 27, 2024.
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) joined forces with Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago for National Rebuilding Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
05/02/2024
IMSCA 2024 Lobby Day (4/30/24)
Program was held in Springfield, IL (varied sites)
The Illinois Mechanical Special Contractors Association (IMSCA) held its 2024 Lobby Day on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Springfield, IL
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.
Upcoming Events
Tue
16
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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5
2024
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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