Chapter News: Albany NECA is currently in negotiation with IBEW Local 236. All signatory Union Contractors should send in their comments regarding any changes they would like to see in the present Working Agreement. The Chapter Negotiation Committee will then place those item on the table for collective bargaining after the issues are reviewed, should they be redundant or already addressed. National News: House Fails to Suspend Federal Prevailing-Wage Law through Budget Bill (02/20/2011) A proposal to suspend the Davis-Bacon Act for the rest of fiscal year 2011 was defeated by a vote of 233-to-189 in the U.S. House of Representative as lawmakers considered a massive budget reconciliation bill. So, the federal prevailing-wage law is safe for now ... but this is no time for complacency as further talks on budget cuts are looming in both the House and Senate. Read More NECA Opposes Repealing Davis-Bacon, Anti-PLA Amendments on Federal Budget (02/18/2011) NECA quickly responds to amendments weakening Davis-Bacon and opposing project labor agreements that were added to the continuing resolution necessary to fund the federal government. Read the full text of NECA's letter to all members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Read More NECA Releases New High Mast, Roadway, and Area Lighting Standard (01/28/2011) The newest National Electrical Installation Standard focuses on high mast lighting that helps keep large outdoor spaces safely illuminated. Read More

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