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Why join WECA?

WECA is the only statewide trade association dedicated solely to meeting the needs of independent electrical contractors. In addition to world-class apprenticeship and training programs for your employees, WECA also provides the business services that will help your company succeed and grow. WECA also advocates in state and local government on behalf of independent electrical contractors to make sure your voice is heard.


Membership Benefits

WECA offers members a wide variety of benefits that help support the merit shop electrical contracting industry.  These include:

Support on Public and Prevailing Wage Projects

  • Assistance on wage calculations and certified payroll
  • Consultation on forms and documentation related to public works and prevailing wage projects
  • Guidance on responding to labor compliance and/or organizing activity on the jobsite

A Voice in the Industry

  • Government affairs and advocacy on behalf of independent electrical contractors, including representation to the political and professional community, updates on union activity, proactive defense strategies and public debates against Project Labor Agreements.
  • Local, Statewide and national respresentation and advocacy through WECA
 

Training and Education

  • WECA offers state- and federally-approved Apprenticeship programs for Commercial and Residential electricians and Voice-Data-Video technicians
  • WECA is approved to dispatch apprentices anywhere in California and we indenture year-round.
  • Electrician Trainee Program for uncertified electricians
  • Continuing education and state certification exam preparation courses for journeymen
  • National Electrical Code (NEC) classes
  • Prevailing Wage compliance training and support courses for your key employees
  • Business development and management courses

Business Promotions, Networking and Communications

  • Free HR California Express Account
  • Regular membership meetings and "roundtables"
  • Annual Golf Tournament and other charity outreach
  • News and updates on industry trends, regulatory changes, union activity, politics and legislation that impact your business
  • Advertising: opportunities to reach suppliers and contractors with 6,000+ employees
  • Discounted and enhanced products and services such as workers' comp and liability insurance, tools, printing and shipping





Membership Categories and Dues

Contractor Memberships
These memberships are available to companies that have a current and valid C-10 or C-7 license on file with the California Contractors State License Board and are engaged in the business of electrical construction, maintenance or repair.  Monthly dues start at $89 per month and are based on annual sales volume and field employee count.
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Join now! Click here to download an application >>

Industry Partner Memberships
These are WECA members who are not electrical contractors but whose products and services are aligned or allied with the electrical contracting industry. The cost of membership for Industry Partners is $825 per year and includes discounts on sponsoring WECA events, discounts on advertising in the WECA member newsletter, The News, and other benefits.
Join now! Click here to download an application >>

Do you know someone who is interested in learning more about WECA?
Contact Bob Bartlett in Membership Sales at rbartlett@goweca.com or (877) 444-9322, x131.

Subscriber Agreement

Effective July 1, 2009, the WECA Board of Directors adopted the following policy for electrical contractors that wish to train apprentices but not join WECA as a Contractor Member. This apprentice-training affiliation is called a Subscriber Agreement and is available to CA licensed C-10 or C-7 electrical contractors that would like to obtain apprentices from WECA for training and/or meeting labor compliance wage/hiring requirements but do not wish to join an association to do so.

For information on how to become a subscriber, contact Bob Bartlett at rbartlett@goweca.com.  

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