Pictured above is Elbert Walters III, Director of Powering Chicago, as he stands outside the IBEW Local 134 business offices in Chicago.
Photo by: Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times
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Real Progress Being Made to Increase Diversity in Union Apprenticeship Programs |
Please click on the link below for a Sun-Times "Letter to the Editor" from Powering Chicago. "Real progress being made to increase diversity in union apprenticeship programs." In citing statewide statistics, Sun-Times story failed to recognize the progress many Chicago area unions have made in tackling this challenge head-on. By Letters to the Editor Sep 22, 2020
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NECA 2020 LIVE - LESS THAN 1 WEEK AWAY!
Your First 10 Employees are FREE - Paid for by ECA Chicago
Over 60 education programs, that attendees can access for 30 days after the Convention!
Renowned Trainers and Speakers
See what new products and technology are coming on the market, in the Virtual Trade Show!
For those already registered,
NECA will send you the Convention Log-In information on Monday, October 5, 2020.
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NECA - IIT Student Chapter GEC Finals - October 5, 2020! |
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The NECA - IIT Student Chapter is a finalist for the NECA 2020 Green Energy Challenge (GEC). The finals are on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 10:00 am. The students will have their presentation video shown and reviewed by the judges! Also, you have an opportunity to vote for your favorite Informational GEC Video prior to the October 6, 2020 Awards Ceremony. The NECA - IIT Student Chapter is also a video finalist. Video viewing / voting opportunity is on the NECA website at www.necaconvention.org.
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Apprentices Available
The IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) has informed the ECA that 90+ apprentices are available for work. INTECH encourages you to send in your requests for these Apprentices, as soon as possible! Please contact INTECH at (708) 389-1340 to request Apprentices.
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Communication Program Registration
INTECH - 9/21/2020 - 10/2/2020
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Registration for the Communications Program will take place at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) at 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, Illinois on the following dates and times: Monday, September 21, 2020 through Friday, October 2, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M.
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Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago to host virtual "RUN to REBUILD" Fundraiser
October 16-23, 2020
Join the Powering Chicago team!
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This virtual event can be run, walked, or biked any time between October 16 and October 23. Participants complete the distance however they like within the 7-day time period and submit their results. A virtual “Finish Line” event will be held on Saturday, October 24 to celebrate all who participated!
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NECA Safety Summit
October 27 - 29, 2020
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The NECA Virtual Safety Summit will be composed of 2-half day blocks of general sessions, concurrent breakouts and even an exhibit hall. NECA will also showcase new presentations based on current trends along with important regulatory and code updates. Member Stipend: ECA Chicago will pay for two representatives per Member Company to attend.
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September Employee Assistance Program News & Webinars |
Visit ECA's website to learn about the new programs and services offered by ERS, now a division of AllOne Health. These services are free to ECA members, their employees, and their families. You can also download the September newsletter for Supervisors and for Employees. |
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NECA LEGAL ALERT: IRS COVID-19 TAX DEFERRAL GUIDANCE |
Early last month, President Trump signed an executive order directing the secretary of the treasury to allow employers to defer the withholding, deposit and payment of a certain portion of social security taxes in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The IRS has issued guidance implementing the president’s order. However, Notice 2020-26 still leaves employers responsible for collecting the tax from employees and for interest and penalties if the employers are unable to collect the tax after the deferral period.
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Illinois Department of Labor Prevailing
Wage for Contractors, On-line Portal
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Beginning September 1st, 2020 – all certified payrolls for public works projects in Illinois MUST be filed with the Illinois Department of Labor – No Exceptions. LEARN MORE.......
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CISCO Scholarships & Project of the Year Award |
The Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) have just opened two long-standing programs - The Annual Scholarship Awards, as well as its Project of the Year Award.
Program descriptions and application forms are now online at - www.cisco.org.
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IMPORTANT EIT UPDATE!
TEMPORARY BENEFIT CHANGES
DUE TO IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS
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Please click on the link below for an EIT notice on the Temporary Benefit Changes Update due to the impact of the coronavirus.
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COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR ECA MEMBERS: |
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Stay up to date on the latest changes for our Industry including news releases, legislation and Government mandates, workplace safety and preparation guidelines, OSHA alerts, and more that affect electrical contractors in Chicago and Cook County.
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"SUCCESSION PLANNING" SEMINAR-- CANCELED!
October 21, 2020
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL
"THE TOP HABITS OF HIGH-PERFORMING FOREMEN" SEMINAR
November 18, 2020
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL
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