The ECA Research and Education Committee is pleased to present a webinar called, “Mental Health Awareness for Leaders.” The speaker will be Kathy Horton, of Employee Resource Systems, Inc.

 

Mental Health Month (the month of May) may have come to a close, but the need to address mental health within the context of the workplace is far from over. Please join us for a presentation by Kathy Horton from ERS EAP about some of the signs, symptoms and implications of some of the most common mental health conditions that the US Workforce faces, as well as some practical tools and tips for leaders. This webinar is scheduled for 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.

The ECA Research and Education Committee is pleased to present a Leadership Webinar Series. The second of three programs to be presented by Alex Willis, Leadership Surge on June 4, 2020 is called, "Change Matters."

Change Matters Course Overview:

No matter if you are the boss or just a foot soldier, change affects everyone. In dealing with change, people must address their own thoughts, feeling and behaviors first to be able to go through a change. There are loads of books and training programs addressing organizational change.

This training program focuses on what it actually feels like during a workplace change or a personal change. It provides you with a logical framework to assist you in gaining perspective on the change situation you are facing and its impact and helping you develop insight that will guide you through the transition.

The goal of this program is to help you take responsibility for how you react and respond to a change by giving you a set of tools and techniques of self-awareness and assessment to light up the curves and sometimes bumpy ride on your road to change.

The ECA Research and Education Committee is pleased to present a Leadership Webinar Series. The third of three programs to be presented by Alex Willis, Leadership Surge on June 18, 2020 is called, "Building High Performance Teams."

Building High Performance Teams Overview:

A highly engaging training program packed with a plethora of fun activities and games focusing on the key characteristics of high performing teams. The high energy training program will help you equip members of a team with the essential skill set and mind set to be a professional team player in a high performing team in which every individual takes responsibility to be productive, proactive and reliable.



The training program will help you create a more professional, dynamic, effective work team that enjoys the work environment and consistently achieves more.

Please click on the link below for a copy of the Baker McKenzie report, "The Reopening Playbook" focusing o n Reopening safely - Guidelines for relying on EPA and state polices providing relief from environmental compliance during COVID-19.

Please click on the link below for a copy of the Illinois Mechanical & Specialty Contractors Association's (IMSCA’s) End of Session report. This report includes a synopsis of last week’s special legislative session and an overview of the state’s FY21 spending plan.

Issues addressed during the session include:

This report has also been added to IMSCA’s website, www.imsca.org.

Here is additional information regarding PPP guidance. Also, please review information regarding NECA's recent Phase IV Webinar and PPP Loan Forgiveness Application.

Pete Mastrorocco, Vice President, Education for the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) recently announced a new educational initiative within NECA — the Education Advancement Resource Network (EARN), a network of higher learning powered by NECA. The program seeks to connect all NECA Stakeholders with institutions of higher education for degree and certificate programs designed to improve our value proposition as service providers. NECA has kicked off this program with 17 certificate programs delivered through three institutions— Brandman University , Louisiana State University Online and Oakland City University . Most of these online, self-paced programs can be initiated at any point, allowing NECA members to get started right away while still managing a busy work schedule. Watch NECA this Week, NECA Video Update or visit  www.necaearn.org  for more information.

You can find all ECA, NECA and Industry Event date changes or cancellations due to COVID-19 on ECA's website here.

Please click on the link below for the DOL's temporary regulations applicable to the Family First Coronavirus Response Act clarifying how local, state, or federal “shelter in place”/“stay at home” orders affect entitlements to FFCRA leave. 

Recognizing the outstanding work, professionalism and ingenuity of NECA member contractors.

Applications are due by June 15, 2020. Submit your project today!

https://neca.secure-platform.com/a

In regard to compliance with the NDERA, the Electrical Joint Arbitration Board (EJAB) has submitted a clarification regarding the Recall scenario concerning lay-off of employee(s).  Please click on the link below for the EJAB notice.

Also, please click on the link below for a copy of the “National Disease Emergency Response Agreement (NDERA),” as well as the jointly created NDERA Question and Answers. Please review the Q & A sheet. This will assist firms in complying with the agreement!

Please see this template letter from NECA that you may find useful in dealing with your customers concerning construction impacts resulting from COVID-19.

NECA -  Understanding Contract Rights Related to Construction Impacts from the COVID-19 Pandemic

NECA FACT SHEET:  Families First Coronavirus Response Act FAQ

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) is pleased to present a special event in lieu of the ECA Annual Spring Conference. The event is the “ECA Golf Outing.” This is an opportunity for Chapter members to not only participate in a complimentary golf outing - NOW SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 4, 2020 at Kemper Lakes Golf Club, 24000 N. Old McHenry Road in Kildeer, Illinois, which includes use of a driving range, lunch, food and beverages on the course, cocktails and dinner, networking and a raffle; but, an opportunity to contribute to the NECAPAC.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to offer a seminar called, "Managing Field Productivity" to be held at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel.

This program has been arranged for Thursday, August 27, 2020 . This session is now open for registration.

If you're interested in attending the "Managing Field Productivity" seminar on August 27, 2020, please register on-line at the ECA website at:  

www.ecachicago.com. (Event Calendar portion or in the Education & Training Section). Credit Card payment can be made on-line.

IMSCA is excited to announce the IMSCA-PAC 2020 fundraiser has resumed! Thank you to everyone for your patience while our fundraiser was postponed this spring.  The winning tickets will now be drawn at IMSCA’s Board and Membership meeting on September 11, 2020.  Please click on the link below for a copy of the Raffle Ticket Order Form.

THANKS to the generosity of our IMSCA members for prize donations, SEVEN RAFFLE WINNERS will be drawn this year! Tickets are $50 each. Each ticket purchased buys you a chance to win the prize of your choice. 

Your choices include:

This is a great fundraiser package containing something for everyone.  The winners do not need to be present to win. Thank you for your assistance in making 2020 another successful fundraising year! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Jessica Newbold Hoselton, Executive Director, Illinois Mechanical & Specialty Contractors Association (IMSCA) at:

(217) 523-4361.

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee workshop called, "Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction" has been re-scheduled from May 20 - 21, 2020 to September 16 & 17, 2020! The program is to be held at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel. Currently, 8 spots remain for this program.

If you're interested in attending the "Advanced Estimating" workshop, please register on-line at the ECA website at:   www.ecachicago.com  (Event Calendar portion or in the Education & Training Section). Credit Card payment can be made on-line.

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee seminar called, "How to Design Your Company's Internal Processes for Maximizing Profitability"  has been re-scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2020! This program is for the registrants of the original April 15, 2020 program. This session is full; however,  i f you're interested in attending, you can contact the ECA office at: (708) 531-0022 to be wait listed.