Hot Weather is HERE!

We may not have had a lot of hot weather yet, but everyone needs to prepare for it. This is when you... More

Fourth of July is the 3rd

According to the Working Agreements for locals 6, 15, 34, 455, and 539 (which includes the Metro, Ro... More

UA Foreman Certification Deadline June 30th

The UA will now be requiring all apprentices to have UA Foreman Training in their fifth year so that... More

Portability & Fabrication Changes

The following changes are now in effect for ALL Minnesota Pipe Trades Working/Labor Agreements for t... More

State Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Sprinkler Perm

The state of Minnesota requires Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Sprinkler permits for “state jobs” bid... More

New Members

MMCA would like to welcome new members Rich Peterson of Cities Plumbing and Heating, St. Paul and Ka... More

Changes in the Commercial/Residential Energy Codes

Starting June 1st, 2009 there will be changes to the Minnesota energy code. Below are highlights of... More

E-Verify Requirement Delayed Until September 8th

The federal government has once again delayed the implementation date of an executive order and rela... More

Pipe Stress Analysis Seminar Cancelled

The Pipe Stress Analysis Per ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code Seminar that was to be held June 23-25,... More

Designated Risk Managers Training Program

Federated Insurance will be offering training on lessening risks in your business to help keep your... More

Comment on HPP changes

The Minnesota Board of High Pressure Piping Systems is requesting comments on the possible amendment... More

Even with High Unemployment, Plumbers Help Needy

Though unemployment in the plumbing trade is at nearly 40%, Water’s Off, held March 21st, had one of... More

Green Plumbing Brochure

MMCA has worked with the plumbing locals to produce a promotional Green plumbing brochure called “Sa... More

Golf Tournament Skips a Year

This past week the board of directors made the prudent decision in these difficult economic times... More

OSHA cites General Contractor for Subs Violations

Recently, the U. S. Court of Appeals for this area ruled that OSHA could cite the general contractor... More

MCAA National Convention and LEED Changes

This years National MCAA Convention was held in Scottsdale, Arizona, March 1-5 and included... More

MN Income Tax Withholding on Payments

As of January 1, 2009, a construction contractor who makes payments to... More

New Energy Codes Seminar

The MN Dept of Labor & Ind will be holding several seminars around the state on the new energy code... More

Milton Smith Dies

Last month Milton Smith passed away at 93 years of age. He worked with St. Paul Plumbing and Heating... More

Cordell Kent Johnston Dies

Cordell Kent Johnston was 67 when he passed away on February 17, 2009. He started his plumbing caree... More

Melvin Whelan Dies

On February 12th Melvin J. “Mel” Whelan passed away from a brain hemorrhage. He was owner of Whelan... More

Biking Against Diabetes

The Minnesota Pipe Trades will be sponsoring the 5th Annual “Blow Out Your Pipes” Motorcycle ride to... More

Breslin Speaks to Apprentices

Mark Breslin, a union construction strategist spoke to apprentices last month and his message was th... More

Holiday Gas Program Stimulus Extended

In the last bulletin MMCA Contractors were offered a $.10/gal discount for gas for the first 90 days... More

Pipefitters Promotional Booklet Goes to Washington

The Senate is whittling away hundreds of billions from the House passed stimulus measure (H.R. 1), w... More

Make Sure You Get MCPAP Credit

The Minnesota Contractors Premium Adjustment Program (MCPAP) is a voluntary program that provides up... More

2009 Mileage Reimbursement Rates

In mid-2008, the IRS hiked the automobile mileage reimbursement rates used to calculate deductible e... More

Lobbying Expenses and Your Taxes

MMCA is estimating that the portion of time that was devoted to lobbying the state legislature, stat... More

Safety Alert Issued For Scissor Lift

A safety alert has been issued concerning the 1999 model Skyjack Type 8841 Scissor Lift MEWP. Recent... More

Local 15 Offers Daytime Continuing Education

The Minneapolis Plumber JAC announced that they will offer Daytime Continuing Education classes for... More

Fall Protection Books Available

In this MMCA newsletter you’ll find a Fall Protection Booklet that was produced by Labor-Users-Contr... More

09-19-2009: Heat’s On September 19th

This year’s Heat’s On Project will be held September 19th, 2009. The event will be held at the Unive... More