National Electrical Contractors Association

[1] The organization’s first constitution stated their objectives: “The fostering of trade among electrical contractors…to reform abuses…to settle differences between its members…and to promote more enlarged and friendly discourse among its members.″[citation needed] NECA currently has 119 local chapters across the United States, with a national headquarters in Washington, D.C. At the local level, each NECA chapter is an independently chartered organization with the autonomy to elect officers, determine priorities, set member dues and service charges, and help negotiate labor agreements with their local International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) union(s).

[citation needed] NECA represents electrical contractors and firms ranging from small businesses to large, multinational companies.

NECA works closely with the IBEW at the local and national levels to develop mutually acceptable labor agreements.

[3] The Government Affairs office of NECA focuses on legislation and regulation affecting electrical contractors and the industry as a whole.

[7] NECA produces numerous resources addressing business and project management, labor relations, codes and standards, safety, marketing, government affairs and regulation, and technical issues.