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Here are the latest news stories and press releases issued by the ECA. These can be searched more fully and by category in the Press Area.

Member case studies and articles can be found in What We Do and key industry and ECA information can be found in References. This includes market data updates, speeches given by the ECA President, profiles of the President and Director, and access to ECA Digest and circulars. The Your Thoughts area includes spot polls and their results.

ECA Guarantee of Work Scheme
24/12/2008: The new ECA Guarantee of Work Scheme replaces the ECA Warranty Scheme from January 2009. The new Scheme automatically guarantees all ECA Members’ work, subject to terms and conditi.....
Recognising and rewarding our best young apprentices: the ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Awards 2009
22/12/2008: The ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Awards competition is now open for entries for 2009. We hope employers will put forward their talented young apprentices (under 25) for the.....
Course opens door to renewables market
18/12/2008: ‘M&E Sustainability’ has teamed up with the National Energy Foundation (NEF) to launch a one-day ‘Introduction to Renewable Energy’ course. .....
Top ten tips for a shock-free Christmas
10/12/2008: Dusting down the fairy lights in preparation for their annual airing? A few simple checks are all it takes to ensure an accident free Christmas this year. Check out The Electrical.....
Statement responding to the Draft Construction Contracts Bill 2008: David Pollock, Group CEO, The Electrical Contractors’ Associ
03/12/2008: “Contractual disputes and poor payment practice in the construction industry have long been issues for ECA members as well as the industry as a whole. .....
Working in smoky domestic premises
14/11/2008: The ECA has issued guidance for contractors working in domestic premises where there are smokers......
JIB appoints new Chief Executive Designate
14/11/2008: The Joint Industry Board for the Electrical Contracting Industry (JIB) has appointed Steve Brawley as the Chief Executive Designate......
RoSPA Young Drivers at Work Project
14/11/2008: RoSPA’s road safety department is carrying out research into the risks faced and created by young drivers at work and wants employers to contribute to the project......
Changes to Maternity Rights
14/11/2008: Recent changes to maternity laws now mean new mums have more flexibility and extended benefits beyond their ordinary maternity leave period. .....

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