As you are aware, Congressman Mark Kirk has announced that he will run for the U.S. Senate representing Illinois.  During the past nine years the ECA has been able to work with Congressman Kirk more closely.  The Congressman has provided many opportunities for open dialog with the ECA.  We are confident that he will do the same and more as a member of the U.S. Senate representing Illinois.  Please join us for a breakfast to be held in honor of U.S. Senate Candidate Mark Kirk to be held September 8, 2009 at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, Oak Brook, Illinois.  Registration information has already been sent to all ECA members; however, please contact the ECA at:  (708) 531-0022 if you need a copy of the Registration Form with the contribution parameters.  Thank you in advance for your support and participation with this event. 
 

 
The NECA Board of Governors Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.  There is one proposal to amend the Bylaws and four Ordinary Proposals. In addition to these proposals, the Association is charged with reviewing and reaffirming all Standing Policies bi-annually. Three of the Ordinary Proposals relate to this review. All Standing Policies have been reviewed by the appropriate Standing Committee and are recommended for reaffirmation as they exist.
 
BYLAW AMENDMENT #1 - Proposal to amend Section 10.4 (e) re:  District Vice Presidents Duties (submitted by the Central Texas Chapter, NECA).
 
ORDINARY PROPOSAL #1 - Re: New Standing Policy on Safety Programs and Safe Workers (Submitted by the NECA Executive Committee).
 
ORDINARY PROPOSAL #2 - Proposal to amend Section (c) of Standing Policy 4 ~ Contract Procedure (submitted by the Government Affairs Committee). 
 
ORDINARY PROPOSAL #3 - Proposal to amend Standing Policy 7 ~ Public Policy on Public Works (submitted by the Government Affairs Committee).
 
ORDINARY PROPOSAL #4 - Re: National Electrical CodeŽ (NEC) revising the National Electrical CodeŽ on a five-year cycle rather than the existing three-year cycle. (Submitted by District 6 Council).

The Chicago & Cook County Building and Construction Trades Council (CBTC) recently celebrated its 100th anniversary.  A special event was held on August 7th at Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom.  The CBTC represents over 100,000 union employees in the Chicagoland area.  Over twenty trades are members of the Council.  The Council is active in securing not only labor stability but works with various public entities to secure Project Labor Agreements (PLAs).  As you are aware, the Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) is a member of the Construction Employers' Association (CEA).  The CEA and the CBTC work together with the Joint Conference Board (JCB).  The JCB was created by agreement between these two organizations for the purpose of resolving jurisdictional disputes which may arise involving other trade unions affiliated with the CBTC.  Congratulations to Thomas Villanova, President and Frank O'Lone, Secretary-Treasurer on their continued efforts in promoting stability in union construction.    

  
"Electrical Project Supervision Level I Program"
The ECA Research and Education Committee has scheduled an Electrical Project Supervision Level I (EPS I) Program to begin on Monday, September 14, 2009 and will run for six sessions completing in late November.  Norb Slowikowski, Slowikowski & Associates will facilitate the program.  We hope that you will be able to attend these dynamic sessions.  The programs are to be held at the Holiday Inn - Oak Brook Hotel, Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois.  Registration information has been forwarded to all ECA members.  Please contact the ECA at:  (708) 531-0022 if you need further Registration details.

 

 

The next Safety Directors' Forum has been scheduled.  Representatives from ComEd, as well as from OSHA are to make presentations on relevant safety issues affecting the electrical construction industry in Chicago and Cook County.  Safety Directors attending this program will also be afforded an opportunity to have an "open" topic discussion about related safety concerns and interests.  Registration information was forwarded to all ECA members.  The event has been arranged as follows:  Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at the Chicagoland Construction Safety Council (CCSC), 4100 Madison Street, HIllside, Illinois.  A continental breakfast will be made available at 7:30 am. and the program will begin at 8:00 am.  We do hope that you wil be able to participate with this event.   If you wish to register, please contact the ECA office at:  (708) 531-0022.