Public-sector unions could face a big setback as the US Supreme Court recently took up the case Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31.

Rhode Island & SE Mass Chapter will host an in-seat management class titled Are You a Project Manager or Project Witness from 9am-5pm on April 4.

Please contact the NECA office for more information, 401-738-0222.

The Rhode Island Labor Management Cooperative Committee has contracted Torres Consulting & Law Group LLC out of Tempe, Arizona to work with the chapter to ensure union contractors get a fair shake on Davis-Bacon projects in the state.

As we continue to take precautions regarding COVID-19, it’s important to also protect ourselves from influenza (flu) virus.

Washington, D.C.—The National Electrical Contractors Association is proud to announce the success of NECA 2020 LIVE, sponsored by Powering Chicago, the association’s first ever virtual convention and trade show. From Oct. 6–8, NECA 2020 LIVE saw 5,104 live participants interact with nearly 100 exhibitors, experience 84 education sessions and product demos from 22 companies, and network virtually with the entire electrical construction industry.

The National Electrical Contractors Association has named William C. Orgill, Executive Director, Western Region the recipient of the 2020 Robert L. Higgins Association Executive Distinguished Service Award. Orgill was honored on Thursday, October 8, 2020, during NECA 2020 LIVE, the virtual convention and trade show.

The National Electrical Contractors Association has named Donald G. Laffoon, Electrical Corporation of America, Raytown, Mo., the recipient of the 2020 James H. McGraw Award. Laffoon was honored on Thursday, October 8, 2020, during NECA 2020 LIVE, the virtual convention and trade show.

The National Electrical Contractors Association has named Jerald L. Rounds, Ph.D., P.E., Litchfield Park, Ariz., the recipient of the 2020 NECA Industry Partner Award. Rounds was honored on Thursday, October 8, 2020, during NECA 2020 LIVE, the virtual convention and trade show.

The National Electrical Contractors Association has named Joseph H. Bodio, LAN-TEL Communications, Norwood, Mass., the recipient of the 2020 Coggeshall Award. Bodio was honored on Thursday, October 8, 2020, during NECA 2020 LIVE, the virtual convention and trade show.

The National Electrical Contractors Association has named Mark J. Mazur, MJM Electric Inc., Tampa, Fla., the recipient of the 2020 Abraham Lincoln Leadership Award. Mazur was honored on Thursday, October 8, 2020, during NECA 2020 LIVE, the virtual convention and trade show.