OK, you guys hit a nerve!
The company I have worked for for the last 10 years is an active member of the Federated Electrical Contractors. Our president is a former chairperson. Yes it is an association of large union contractors, yes it is independant of NECA ……..Well rather than me ramble go here.> http://www.morrow-meadows.com/affiliations/fec/federated.htm
This explains it pretty good.