What Can We Accomplish Together?

• Electricians upgrade training - NEC, OSHA 10/30, Medium/High Voltage, Grounding, Transformers, Conduit Bending, Fire Alarm, Motor Control, Building Automation, and Green Technologies just to name a few

• Numerous classifications of workers including Residential Electricians, General Journeyman Wireman, LEA Technicians LEB Technicians, and Apprentices for all classifications.

• Access to unlimited, skilled electricians at competitive rates that make our contractors very successful business owners.

• Access to State of Oregon and SW Washington trained apprentices of the NIETC. The NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center is one of the best in the USA. 

• Welcoming seamless transitions and support for your current workforce.

• Assistance making currently bid work labor cost stay within your estimate.

• Benefits administration— Calculate once a month employee hours and write one check that our office distributes to all their accounts for you.

• Human Resources - Convenient professional resources to take care of your employees medical and retirement questions.

• Office Staff Benefits – Able to choose to add Healthcare at a reduced rate that is high quality. The ability to provide them with a better retirement too.

• Labor savings by using well trained journeyman and apprentices on all projects that you tackle.  Get jobs done on time and under budget.

• Education – We have advanced training options for JWs and Apprentices.

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Ever since its founding in 1901, the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has been helping electrical contractors be better and more profitable business owners. As a national trade association that includes 120 chapters in the U.S. and 10 International Chapters, NECA represents, promotes, and advances the interests of all branches of the electrical contracting industry and the public it serves.

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Electrical contractors count on NECA to deliver the resources that help them make better business decisions, provide excellent customer service, and take advantage of innovative technology. NECA's national office and local chapters advance the electrical construction industry through advocacy, education, research, and standards development.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

NECA helps electrical contractors move ahead of competition through on-site and online management courses, practical business insight and technical resources. NECA has the information and education to help you do your job better.

NECA's Online Project Management Training

The project manager is an essential part of every electrical construction project. Project managers must determine how to effectively plan, organize and schedule and how to efficiently use labor, subcontractors, materials, time, installed equipment, budgets, construction equipment and company money. They must act as a conduit for information and have great communication skills. To help new project managers moving into their role, NECA has created a project management program consisting of thirty short courses that cover the topics all project managers need to know to be successful.

ADVOCACY & REPRESENTATION

Your voice matters when it comes to the issues, regulations and legislation that affect your business. NECA represents your company on Capitol Hill, with regulatory agencies and federal officials. Speak out and get involved with NECA’s advocacy programs.

MEMBER DISCOUNTS & SERVICES

NECA connects our members with the products and services that support their businesses. Check out exclusive NECA member value-added discounts with leading manufacturers and service providers.

MEMBER GROUPS

Network with your peers! NECA hosts leadership events and exclusive programs for select industry groups like the NECA Future Leaders, Women in NECA, Service and Maintenance contractors and the Academy of Electrical Contracting.

BUSINESS & MARKET DEVELOPMENT

NECA works with contractors, building owners, developers, manufacturers, LMCC business development staff and NECA chapters to produce training programs, tools, publications and promotional material that position NECA contractors as a customer's full service energy solutions provider.

EVENTS & NETWORKING

NECA plans and produces the best events and opportunities for electrical contractors to connect with fellow professionals and industry leaders.

PUBLICATIONS & RESOURCES

Electrical contractors count on NECA to deliver the industry’s most up-to-date technical guides and e-tools. From PPE Selector to the Manual of Labor Units, NECA can help your company improve productivity, safety and accuracy.

TOOLS & APPS

Electrical contractors count on NECA to deliver the industry’s most up-to-date technical guides and online tools. From the popular NECA PPE Selector app to the Labor Relations Best Practices and Wage Database, NECA can help your company improve its productivity, safety and accuracy.

Premier Partner Program

NECA’s Premier Partner sponsorship program connects NECA members to the leading companies in the electrical construction industry. It represents the most comprehensive business-to-business marketing and sales opportunity ever presented to reach the $130 billion electrical construction industry. Premier Partners of NECA showcase their brands, products and services to the electrical construction industry through hundreds of NECA events, publications and digital platforms year-round, including the annual NECA Convention and Show, the industry’s premier trade show and gathering.

Industry Alliances

NECA works with several industry organizations to implement continuing education, labor relations, current information and promotional activities for the membership. As the voice of the electrical contracting industry, NECA works to promote higher standards, quality workmanship and training for a skilled workforce.

Industry Alliance Network

The electrical construction industry is evolving rapidly, and NECA is embracing new initiatives to ensure its members are prepared to face the challenges of today and tomorrow. With a renewed focus on education, innovation and technology, NECA is launching the Ambassador and Affiliate sponsorship programs. These programs—separate from NECA’s Premier Partnership agreements—will connect NECA members to a wide array of products and services designed to support their companies’ success and provide solutions with increased access and attention within our industry.

Membership FAQ

1. How do I join NECA?

Membership in NECA begins with a local chapter, organized by geographic location. Find the NECA chapter serving your company here. Local NECA chapters review all initial membership applications. Once approved for membership by a NECA chapter, an electrical contractor is eligible for national NECA membership. The chapter submits the contractor’s application for national membership.

2. Who is eligible to join NECA?

NECA membership is only available to a person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of electrical contracting, defined as the business of erecting, installing, repairing, servicing or maintaining electric wiring, devices or equipment. This means NECA members are the electrical contracting companies. Employees at NECA member contractors are eligible for all member benefits after they are added to their company’s membership record by the company’s NECA-affiliated representative. NECA’s members are primarily signatory contractors who hire union (IBEW) electricians. Nonunion firms may be approved for membership, depending on the policy of their local chapter.

3. Does NECA have affiliate members?

National NECA does not have affiliate members who are not electrical contractors. Some NECA chapters offer affiliate membership on the local level. Check with the NECA chapter in your area to learn more.

4. What are the primary benefits of NECA membership?

When electrical contractors join NECA, they gain the power to transform their companies:

• Lead, not follow, in labor negotiations;

• Get real business intelligence;

• Access on-demand management education; and

• Connect directly with industry peers.

NECA is completely focused on the success of our member electrical contractors, through dedicated labor relations representatives, industry lobbyists on Capitol Hill, safety programs, and immediate access to research, education and reports.

5. Can non-signatory electrical contractors join NECA?

NECA’s members are primarily signatory contractors who hire union (IBEW) electricians. Nonunion firms may be approved for membership, depending on the policy of their local chapter. Many chapters do not accept non-signatory member applications. Nationally, NECA does not offer any specific services for non-union employing contractors, who comprise a small percentage of our membership.

6. How much does it cost to join NECA?

The cost of membership in NECA is based upon a percentage of the member company’s gross electrical payroll. Dues caps and discounts can apply. The percentage cost for membership is determined at the local level and generally ranges between 1-2 percent of the company’s gross electrical worker payroll.

7. What chapter would my company belong to?

The best source for answers about your NECA membership is your local chapter. Find contact information for a NECA chapter online, searchable by region, state, or city. All NECA line

(outside) contractors belong to chapters included in District 10, which covers the entire U.S.

8. Who at my company can access NECA resources?

The NECA affiliated representative at a member electrical contractor is the primary contact listed with the company’s membership record. The affiliated representative can add as many company employees to the membership record as desired with different levels of access to NECA member resources.

Mr. Gauthier has served as Executive Manager of the Oregon-Columbia Chapter since 1982. Being previously employed in 1981 as assistant manager of the Chapter, Mr. Gauthier started his career with NECA in 1975 in Washington D.C at the National Headquarters. He was transferred to Chicago later that same year and in 1976 to Kansas City.

He is responsible for negotiating and achieving labor relations support for six separate labor agreements with IBEW Local 48. He co-chairs the Edison Pension Trust for Local 48 and the Cornell Pension Trust. Mr. Gauthier co-chairs the Harrison Electrical Workers Trust Fund and the NECA/IBEW Joint Apprenticeship Training Trust.   He is instrumental in government affairs and in 1990, he was appointed by the Governor of Oregon to serve on the Premium Equity Task Force for Workers' Compensation. He currently serves as President of the B.U.L.L. charity events and is on the Trustee Committee for the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.

In addition to his Chapter administrative responsibilities, Mr. Gauthier has been especially active and effective in the areas of education, government affairs, charitable fundraising and industry marketing. He has provided leadership and crafted innovative solutions that have been adopted as national models for success.