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Electrical Contractors' Association of Chicago and Cook County

Chicagoland Unionized Electrical Workers are Trained to Improve Workplace Health and Safety with Contactless Technology

When COVID-19 hit Chicago early in 2020, Powering Chicago began thinking about what they could do to help their customers throughout Cook County. Because initial guidance focused on the importance of handwashing and sanitizing high-touch surfaces, Powering Chicago came up with the Contactless Office campaign which included a downloadable eBook that outlined the numerous ways […]

Honoring Those Who Have Given The Ultimate Sacrifice

On Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in our country’s armed forces. May their sacrifice inspire us with the courage we need to do the right thing, even when it’s not the easy thing.

Chicagoland Unionized Electrical Workers are Trained to Improve Workplace Health and Safety with Contactless Technology

When COVID-19 hit Chicago early in 2020, Powering Chicago began thinking about what they could do to help their customers throughout Cook County. Because initial guidance focused on the importance of handwashing and sanitizing high-touch surfaces, Powering Chicago came up with the Contactless Office campaign which included a downloadable eBook that outlined the numerous ways […]

How Union Labor Helped to Establish Chicago’s Reputation as a Travel Destination

The 1920s was a confluence of events for the city of Chicago. Military veterans were coming back from WWI, Prohibition reigned, and the beer wars helped give rise to Chicago’s organized crime. To help combat the city’s growing image problem, Chicago decided to host the 1933 World’s Fair. But with the Great Depression devastating the […]

The NECA/IBEW Powering America Team Invests in a Readily Available Workforce

The NECA/IBEW Powering America team’s recruiting efforts were on display at the 2018 NECA Show in Philadelphia. More than 2,500 local area apprentices gathered to hear from national leadership on what it means to be a part of the NECA/IBEW partnership. It’s clear they’re invested in building a workforce that’s ready for your next project.