ECA News & Events Update
New Guidance on Protecting Workers and Mitigating the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
On Friday, January 29th, 2021, OSHA released a press notice, on new guidance related to protecting workers and mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. This guidance is in response to the Presidential Executive Order issued by President Joe Biden to address worker health and safety related to the Coronavirus and COVID-19.

Pictured above is Eileen Rochford, CEO,
The Harbinger Group
"Certified Transcript of Payroll"
Proper Implementation / IDOL Portal Ease of Use - Webinar
February 4, 2021 at 1:00 pm
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "Certified Transcript of Payroll." The seminar is being conducted by Ron Ward and Robert Parrilli, Illinois Department of Labor. The program will be a virtual event held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 beginning at 1:00 pm. The session will detail how contractors can submit their prevailing wage information easily through the IDOL Certified Transcript of Payroll Portal. 
 
THE PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY TO ECA MEMBERS.
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Attention ECA Members...
If you were unable to attend one of ECA's webinars, please contact us for either a recording of the
program and/or the PowerPoint Slides.
ECA Membership Meeting
Kelly McDonald, McDonald Marketing - Guest Speaker
February 10, 2021 - 1:00 PM
Please join us for our February Membership Meeting! The VIRTUAL program will feature industry updates, and a guest presentation from
Kelly McDonald, McDonald Marketing. She will be presenting, "How to Work With & Lead People Not Like You." 

The event is scheduled as follows:
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
1:00 pm - Business Session / Guest Presentation
2:30 pm - Event Concludes
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IMSCA Legislative Update
Please click on the link for the most recent IMSCA legislative update. For your convenience, this report has also been added to IMSCA’s website, www.imsca.org. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Newbold Hoselton, Executive Director, Illinois Mechanical & Specialty Contractors Association (IMSCA) at: (217) 523-4361.
Respirator Fit Tester Training -
Joint Safety Forum
February 12, 2021 at INTECH
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) / Chicago & Cook County Chapter, NECA and the Northeastern Illinois Chapter, NECA are proud to present the next Safety Forum featuring the seminar, "Respirator Fit Tester Training."
 
"Respirator Fit Tester Training" is a FREE 4-hour safety training program to be held at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) on Friday, February 12, 2021.
Pictured above is Stephane McShane,
Maxim Consulting Group
“KPI Performance Indicators: Using Lagging Information to Create Leading Indicators” 
(Virtual Classroom)
February 18, 2021 at 1:00 pm
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "KPI - Key Performance Indicators: Using Lagging Information to Create Leading Indicators." The seminar is being conducted by Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group. The program will be a virtual classroom program held on Thursday, February 18, 2021 from 1:00 pm. - 3:00 pm.
 
THIS PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY FOR ECA MEMBERS!
(Coupon Code is Required.)
NECA Live: Catch Up on Recent Episodes
NECA Government Affairs on the New Congress

NECA’s Katie McCormick and Pete Mastrorocco Preview NECA’s 2021 Events
Chandler Brooks of Procore on Becoming a New Premier Partner
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "Inequitable Payment Practices." The seminar is being conducted by Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group. The program will be a virtual classroom program held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 1:00 pm. to 3:00 pm.
 
THIS PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY FOR ECA MEMBERS!
(Coupon Code is Required.)
ECA Membership Meeting
Guest Presentations from
ERS-EAP, Equifax, eSafetyline,
NECA Safety Meeting App
March 17, 2021 at 1:00 pm
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!
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "Change Order Management." The seminar 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.)
2021 ECA
Meeting Calendar /
Educational Programs /
Stipend Availability
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.
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.

CSC / ASA Construction Expo. & Safety Conference (Virtual)
-March 2 - 3, 2021
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 has 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.
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.
 
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
COVID-19 Resources for ECA members:
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.
 
SAVE THE DATES
 
February 4, 2021
IDOL Webinar
 
 
February 10, 2021
TBD



February 12, 2021
INTECH - 8 am - 12 pm
 
 
February 18, 2021
Maxim Consulting Group
 
 
February 24, 2021
Maxim Consulting Group
 
 
March 17, 2021
ERS-EAP, Equifax, NECA Safety App, e-Safetyline


March 24, 2021
Maxim Consulting Group


March 31, 2021
Top Golf, Schaumburg