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Legislative News from Capitol Hill |
CONGRESS RESUMES WORK ON CONFIRMATIONS AND BUDGET RECONCILIATION
The House and Senate were both in Washington, D.C.,
this week. The Senate continued its work on
executive confirmations, including final confirmation on the United States Ambassador to the United Nations and Secretary of Agriculture. The House continued its work on the Budget Reconciliation bill, which will be the vehicle for COVID-19 relief. Read More
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR BEGINS REVIEW OF COVID SAFETY ON JOB SITES
Earlier this week, the Department of Labor Inspector General notified the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that they will be conducting a formal review of OSHA’s efforts to protect workers from the coronavirus. This investigation can likely be credited to worker safety groups following consistent recommendation for OSHA to issue an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). READ MORE
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Two keynote speakers
Three breakout sessions with never-before heard speakers
Two roundtable discussions with peers and taskforce
Two networking receptions with live entertainment
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ELECTRI -- Invitation to Join the Focus Group for "What's Next After Prefab?" |
As one of ELECTRI International's selected 2021 research projects MCA, Inc. is conducting a study of “What’s Next After Prefab?” for electrical contractors. The plan for the research is to conduct a 4-6 hour online Focus Group event to review the state of prefabrication within the industry and steps that are going to be necessary to expand beyond today's barriers that limit prefabrication. |
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The guided discussion will be led by MCA and rely heavily upon the participation of contractors who have been working to expand their use of prefabrication, and are willing to openly discuss their successes and failures associated with these challenges. The focus group session will be held via web-based format and is currently planned for March 15, 2021. Your prompt registration is essential. If you wish to participate, please complete our short pre-registration survey so that we can properly plan for your involvement and prepare for participants to either present their own experience(s) or simply join in the discussion. Everyone completing the survey will be provided the registration link and additional details for the session. Please click on the link above for the survey link and further information. |
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Education - to - Careers Director Position Open - CISCO |
The Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) is a labor-management organization serving union building trades and union contractors. CISCO currently represents more than 140,000 union construction workers and 8,000 union contractors in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake and McHenry Counties. CISCO is looking for a self-motivated, energetic employee who possesses a strong working knowledge of union apprenticeship programs. The “Education-to-Careers Director” must be able to forge partnerships with a diverse group that includes union training coordinators, contractors, businesses, industry partners, school educators and counselors, and other non-profit organizations. |
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CSC / ASA Construction Expo. & Safety Conference (Virtual)
-March 2 - 3, 2021
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The Construction Expo & Safety Conference, co-hosted by the Association of Subcontractors and Affiliates of Chicago (ASA Chicago) and the Construction Safety Council, is going VIRTUAL in 2021 (March 2 – 3)! While presented in a new format, these two days will serve construction industry professionals by providing valuable opportunities for business-to-business commerce, safety education, and professional networking. Register now as an Attendee or Exhibitor or Sponsor. Click here for details.
STIPEND AVAILABLE
The ECA Executive Committee approved the educational stipends of the Registration fees for up to two representatives of participating ECA member firms for the CSC Virtual Safety Conference on March 2 – 3, 2021. All stipends / reimbursements are made after each conference with registration confirmation(s) forwarded to ECA.
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ECA Membership Meeting
Guest Presentations from
ERS-EAP, Equifax, eSafetyline,
NECA Safety Meeting App
March 17, 2021 at 1:00 pm
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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) will hold its March Membership Meeting as a VIRTUAL program on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.
The program will feature industry updates, as well as presentations from representatives of:
· Employee Resource Systems – EAP
· NECA Safety Meeting App
· Equifax
· eSafetyline
The program is to re-familiarize you with current member benefits. If you're not active with any of these groups, we hope that this will encourage you and those in your company to participate!
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IMSCA Virtual Town Hall Legislative Forum |
SAVE the DATE for IMSCA’s Virtual Town Hall Legislative Forum! The event will be held Friday, March 19th at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. IMSCA is excited to announce the confirmed panelists will include:
- Senate President Don Harmon (D-39)
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Assistant Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-42: Chair Senate Labor Committee)
- Senator Ram Villivalam (D-8: Chair Senate Transportation Committee)
Each panelist will provide a 10-15 minute presentation on important issues facing our state that the Illinois General Assembly will tackle during the spring 2021 legislative session. A brief Q & A period will follow their presentations. This event will provide IMSCA members a unique opportunity to receive an “insider’s view” from key Illinois State Senators.
Please click on the link for the Registration Form.
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(Virtual Classroom)
March 24, 2021 at 1:00 pm
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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "Change Order Management." The program is being conducted by Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group. The program will be a virtual classroom program held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
THIS PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY FOR ECA MEMBERS!
(Coupon Code is Required.)
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Pictured above is Stephane McShane,
Maxim Consulting Group
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(Virtual Classroom)
April 7, 2021 at 1:00 pm
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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, “Contract Administration: Crossing the T's and Dotting the I's.” The program is being conducted by Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group. The program will be a virtual classroom program held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
THIS PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY FOR ECA MEMBERS!
(Coupon Code is Required.)
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2021 ECA
Meeting Calendar /
Educational Programs /
Stipend Availability
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Please click on the links for the ECA 2021 Membership Meeting Schedule and the ECA Educational Program Schedule. Please click on the link for the ECA Educational / Conference Stipends listing for 2021.
Please visit the ECA website for Registration / information regarding the above programs.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Webinars & Member News |
EAP solutions are available via on demand telephonic support and through video counseling, mobile app, work/life web portal and chat functionality.
ECA Members may log-in to the interactive work/life web portal for information on a variety of topics. Webinars are available at any time of day and our mobile app allows employees to access services such as counseling and work life resources right from the palm of their hand.
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NECA Learning Center: Upcoming Programs Available in 2021
NECA has resumed charging for online training licensed from third party providers, but will continue to provide free webinars and their own on-demand online training courses with code NECA2021. All courses included in this promotion can be found here.
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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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SAVE THE DATES
March 2 - 3, 2021
Virtual Event
March 9-10 2021
Virtual Event
March 17, 2021
ERS-EAP, Equifax, NECA Safety App, e-Safetyline
March 19, 2021
Virtual Event
March 24, 2021
Maxim Consulting Group
March 31, 2021
Top Golf, Schaumburg
April 7, 2021
Virtual Event
April 13 - 14, 2021
Virtual Event
April 15, 2021
Maggiano's Banquets - Chicago
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