IBEW Local 490 Competitors

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is the voice of the $270 billion electrical construction industry that brings power, light and communication technology to buildings and communities across the U.S. NECA traces its origins to the birth of modern electricity. In 1901, a group of electrical contractors met at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, NY, where a major display of electric power had been installed. These contractors joined together to foster trade and reform abuses within their fledgling industry. Today, NECA continues their work, building on a legacy of protecting the public and making innovation possible. Members Electrical contractors perform specialized construction work related to the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems. Whether high-voltage power transmission or low-voltage lighting, electrical contractors ensure these systems work in a safe, effective, and environmentally-sound manner. NECA represents a diverse group of nearly 4,000 member companies account for approximately 300 million manhours per year. They are comprised of electrical contractors from firms of all sizes performing a range of services. While most NECA contractors qualify as small businesses, many large, multinational companies are also members of the association. Organization NECA’s national office in Washington, D.C., four regional offices, and 118 local chapters across the country work to advance the electrical contracting industry through advocacy, education, research, and standards development. NECA chapters are independently chartered organizations who work with national field representatives to develop effective labor agreements and market initiatives. Visit www.necanet.org/about for more information.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 26.

IBEW Local 1245 represents approximately 30,000 members in areas of CA and NV who work in a wide variety of fields. IBEW Local 1245 defends members' rights at the work site, at the bargaining table, at regulatory agencies, at city councils and state legislatures. Members are represented by a full-time professional staff and more than 1,000 job site shop stewards. IBEW Local 1245 is an affiliate of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, which represents hundreds of thousands of members in both the United States and Canada.