This week, NECA joined United for Infrastructure 2021, a national effort to raise awareness about the need for investment in the nation’s infrastructure. The week-long education and advocacy event series was designed to promote the need to invest in transportation, water, communications and energy infrastructure, all around the theme “Lead with Infrastructure.” NECA’s efforts are joined by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, AFL-CIO, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and hundreds of other national and local business, labor and policy organizations.
The electrical construction industry will be at the forefront of this infrastructure revitalization. NECA is working with the Administration and Congress to enact a sweeping bipartisan infrastructure plan that will rebuild and invest in the future of electric vehicles, modernize our nation’s electrical grid, expand broadband networks, and better our roads, bridges, waterways, existing buildings, as well as our clean water and wastewater infrastructure.
“Infrastructure is not an issue either party owns; we as Americans own this issue,” said NECA CEO David Long. “We are excited to once again join United for Infrastructure and be part of the bipartisan call to invest in our infrastructure, which will create large numbers of jobs and boost the American economy.”
Advocates joining United for Infrastructure say there needs to be bipartisan leadership focused on the transportation, water, communications and energy infrastructure priorities for the future of the nation's families, workers and businesses. Infrastructure investment must support all people for a prosperous economy and a better quality of life.
NECA’s Look Ahead: The Government Affairs team is hard at work ensuring NECA contractor needs are met in this upcoming infrastructure package. We will be releasing details and information as this package comes together.
Spotlight: The 2021 Capitol Competition
We are excited to announce the rollout of a new competition for 2021! The Capitol Competition groups chapters based on their size. We have created 4 different groupings, the Dirksen Group, the Russell Group, the Longworth Group, and the Rayburn Group. Check out our new webpage for weekly updates on the top three chapters in each group and additional information! You can see what group your chapter falls under here.
Be sure to scroll down to see the new section of our newsletter with updates on the Capitol Competition!
Special thanks to Ken Larson of Belknap Electric for renewing his PLC membership!
NECAPAC Personal Contributions
185
NECAPAC Fund to 5-14-21
$251,404
Operational Fund Contributions
201
Operational Fund to 5-14-21
$57,085
Dirksen Group (14 or fewer members):
Western Ohio Chapter Leads
Russell Group (15-30 members):
Alaska Chapter Leads
Longworth Group (31-49 members):
Long Island Chapter Leads
Rayburn Group (50 or more members):
Chicago & Cook County Chapter Leads
Click here to view your chapter's standing as of 5-14-21
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