Member Benefits

Who We Are!

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Thank you to our video sponsors! Border States, Van Meter, Viking Electric

Networking / Events

The Electrical Association hosts two large conferences a year and several regional events that provide you with many networking opportunities.

• Attend a committee or board meeting.  These events are now virtual.
• Network with your industry peers
• Listen to motivational business speakers
• Have fun in the hospitality suite
• To learn more - take a look at our upcoming and previous conferences hosted by the Electrical Association

Information / Publications

• The Electrical Association News (free for members)
• The Electrical Association Wage & Benefit Report (free for participants, purchasable by members)
• AWAIR Safety Manual (free for members)
• Electrical Toolbox Talks (free for members)
• Business Webinars

Workforce Development

• Members have access to our career center for Apprentices, Journeyworkers, Masters, Business Owners!
• Aspiring Electricians
• Find a Career • Post a Career
• Career Fair Resources
• Post Your Resume (send it to [email protected])
• Review Resumes

Education

• Members enjoy discounts plus 8 HOURS FREE continuing ed training every year from the Electrical Association's scheduled classes (A $195 value!)
• The Electrical Association is an approved provider for continuing education credits in multiple states - MN, WI, IA, ND, SD, NE, MT, WY and CO
• Excellent trainers with years of experience as contractors and instructors
• For those current on their hours, the 8-hour credit is easily applied to another person in your company. (Applicable to contractor shops only; not individual, associate memberships.)
• Code Training
• Electrical Exam Prep Training
• Apprentice Training
• NFPA 70E Safety Training
• Private Group Training (Can be customized to your business needs)

Advocacy / Government Action

• We represent and advocate, so you can remain in the field doing what you do best!
• Advocacy strengthens the industry and stops regulation that is harmful to your business
• Our staff and lobbyists work hard to represent the majority viewpoint of our members from our annual legislative survey results
• Members receive regular updates during the legislative session and throughout the year.
• Learn more about the Electrical Association's Government Actions efforts here! 

Health Insurance

New in 2021!

As a member, you have the opportunity to offer your employees a new health insurance plan called Trovia. It allows for a lot of flexibility. It is a pre-tax plan that can reduce your FICA costs and employee's state and federal tax amounts. With this plan it's possible that you could offer your employees more flexibility and coverage while simplifying the paperwork! Learn more. More questions, contact Gary Helm to get started at [email protected] or (651) 379-7906.

Retirement 401(k) Plan

New in 2021!

By joining the Electrical Association, you have the opportunity to offer your employees a 401(k) plan at a fraction of the cost and hassle of operating a single-company-sponsored plan. Fiduciary liability, plan expenses and many administrative activities including audits will be managed by the program! Learn more (pdf) / watch this video and contact Dan Gardner, FSC Advisor at [email protected] or (612) 743-4961.

Governance & Involvement

• As a member driven organization, your feedback directly affects our policy.
• Membership/Workforce; Education; and Government Affairs committees meet regularly.
• Electrical Association committees are advisory to the Board
• Learn more about the current committees and how to join here

Consulting Services

• Consultants specialize in a wide variety of topics: registered apprenticeship & prevailing wage, fair labor standard act, workforce development & much more
• Can't find the answer you're looking for? We can help!
• Reduce or eliminate liability with the correct guidance
• Minimize the risk of an audit with correct compliance
• Prepare for an audit or respond to an allegation of a violation

Products / Services

By joining the Electrical Association, you will receive many offers and discounts from the Association's Product/Service Members.

• Federated Insurance
• Holiday Station Stores
• PRK&A  Law
• Product Store

Electrical Association Brochure (download PDF)