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
09/16/2024
"Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction"
The program was held at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel in Oak Brook, IL.
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to have sponsored the "Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction" seminar that was held on September 16 - 17, 2024 at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel in Oak Brook, IL.
09/16/2024
The McWilliams Electric Company 2024 Special Olympics Construction Team Picnic
The 25th Annual Construction Team Picnic was held at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute.
09/06/2024
"Industry Day" -- September 6, 2024
The program was held at the IBEW - NECA Technical Institute in Alsip, IL
The inaugural “Industry Day” was held at the IBEW – NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) on Friday, September 6, 2024. It was a day that highlighted the great work being done at the school from the recent renovations to the impact of a stellar curriculum.
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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18
2024
September 18, 2024
8:00AM - 10:00AM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - September 18, 2024
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - Breakfast Session!
Gibsons Steakhouse - 2105 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Gibsons Steakhouse Oak Brook, IL. 8:00 am - 10:00 am This is a Breakfast Meeting! Guest Presenter is: Dr. Vincent Windrow, Lead Executive of Cornucopia Consulting Group -- "Aspirational Leadership: A Key to Advancement"
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