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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. 

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2024 Illinois IBEW Renewable Energy Fund’s Summer Solar Graduation
07/26/2024

2024 Illinois IBEW Renewable Energy Fund’s Summer Solar Graduation

Program was held at the Local Union #134 IBEW Hall in Chicago.

The Illinois IBEW Renewable Energy Fund (REF) had their 2024 Summer Solar Graduation Ceremony at the Local Union #134 IBEW Union Hall in Chicago on Friday July 30, 2024. This summer’s program had 70+ graduates.

NECA 2024 Labor Relations Conference - July 17 - 19, 2024
07/19/2024

NECA 2024 Labor Relations Conference - July 17 - 19, 2024

Program was held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Boston, MA.

The NECA 2024 Labor Relations Conference was held on July 17 – 19, 2024 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Boston, MA. The program brought together officers and Chapter staff of many NECA Chapters from across the country.

Fox Business: Suicide Rate Among Construction Workers Hits Crisis Levels
07/01/2024

Fox Business: Suicide Rate Among Construction Workers Hits Crisis Levels

The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates compared to other industries, the CDC said.

Kevin O’Shea, president of Shamrock Electric Co., Inc., has one vital message to construction workers who are struggling with their mental health: call him. It's a message he shares as much as possible, given the growing number of suicides among workers in the industry.

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Tue
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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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August 1 - 2, 2024

Young Professionals of ECA: 2024 Leadership Conference

The Virgin Hotel, Chicago, IL. (203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601)

The Young Professionals of ECA Chicago will hold their annual leadership conference at the Virgin Hotel on August 1- 2.

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