The National Disease Emergency Response Agreement (NDERA) was implemented on March 16, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please click on the tab for a letter from NECA CEO David Long and IBEW International President Lonnie Stephenson, concerning the "Suspension" of the NDERA. This letter suspends the NDERA effective June 1, 2021 until further notice.

If you have employees that have been laid-off with the "recall" provision and wish to have them back with your company please put in "calls" for them as soon as possible, but certainly prior to June 1. If the individual is not "recalled" by June 1 they will remain on the out of work list in their sequential spot.

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has entered into a three-year agreement with Day & Night Solar, a turnkey solar solution provider for commercial and residential construction, to join NECA’s Premier Partner program, effective immediately. This industry-leading program connects NECA members to the leading companies in the electrical construction industry. Partnership will connect electrical contractors to Day & Night Solar’s industry-leading expertise in the solar market.

The purpose of the Disparity Study is to determine whether M/WBEs have access to full and fair opportunities to compete on MWRD-funded contracts and associated subcontracts. The Disparity Study also seeks to assist MWRD in ensuring that its current program for M/WBEs remains legally defensible and administratively successful. Online Meetings will be held April 13 through April 15, 2021.

Please click here to register for an online small group interview. You will be taken to a short survey to allow the MWRD to direct you to the appropriate session.

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, “Driving Success with a Remote Workforce.” The program is being conducted by Matt Firestone, Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest. The program will be a virtual classroom program held on Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

The Construction Safety Council is a proud supporter of the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. This annual campaign is intended to address this leading cause of death among construction workers. Join forces with fellow industry professionals by helping to identify the root causes of these oftentimes tragic incidents. Be a part of the solution by taking a brief, anonymous Fall Experience Survey - click here.

Register to attend FREE Fall Hazard Awareness (OSHA #7405) training. This one-day course delivers instruction on how to evaluate, control, and prevent fall hazards on jobsites.

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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a workshop called, “Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction.”

The program is being conducted by Robert Mooty, former NECA Education Instructor. The program will be held May 10 - 12, 2021 at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, Oak Brook, IL.

The evening program will feature industry updates, as well as a presentation from Matthew, Beaudet, Chicago Department of Buildings Commissioner.

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a workshop called, “Transformational Leadership: Creating High Performance Work Teams.”

The program is being conducted by Bruce Boger, Bruce Boger Company. The program will be held May 27 2021 at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, Oak Brook, IL.

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.

Please contact education@necanet.org with any questions.

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