Independent Electrical Contractors

Advocacy

EV Charging Trajectory Uncertain in 2026

February 9, 2026

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Government Affairs

IEC Urges Congress to Reauthorize Workforce Development Funding

February 9, 2026

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Government Affairs

What Is a Merit Shop? Understanding the Non-Union Approach to Electrical Contracting

February 5, 2026

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Government Affairs, Merit Shop, Merit Shop Advocacy

Despite Pre-Christmas Legal Victory Against Federal PLA Mandates, Biden Pro-PLA Policy Remains 

January 12, 2026

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ABC, CICA, PLA, US COFC

IEC and Chamber Challenge U.S. Senate to Enact Bipartisan Permitting Reform 

January 12, 2026

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PERMIT Act, Permit Reform, SPEED Act

U.S. House Advances the Save Local Business Act 

January 12, 2026

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CDW, FLSA, NRLA, Save Local Business Act

New NLRB and DOL Nominees Confirmed by U.S. Senate 

January 12, 2026

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DOL, NLRB

IEC Pushes for Record-Setting PAC Fundraising in 2026

January 12, 2026

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Merit Shop Advocacy, PAC

Good News from Congress Comes Gift-Wrapped for the Holidays

December 22, 2025

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CWA, PERMIT Act, SPEED Act, WOTUS

SPEED Act’s Permitting Reform Gains Momentum

December 9, 2025

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NEPA, PERMIT Act, SPEED Act