1. « Volume 1

    Member Benefits, Joining, MMCA Board & Staff

    1. Benefits of Membership
    2. Board & Staff
    3. MMCA Historical Perspective
    4. What MMCA Does
  2. « Volume 2

    Permit, License, Bond & Ins. Requirements

    1. St. Paul Online Requirements
    2. Bonding Online
    3. Each City's Requirements
    4. Inspectors Directory
  3. « Volume 3

    U.A. Labor Agreements

    1. Minnesota U.A. Local Representatives
      1. Jurisdictional Map
    2. Minneapolis / St. Cloud Plumbers Local 15 Working Agreement
      1. Apprentice & Journeyman Wages
      2. #15 Plumbers Residential Supplement
      3. Metro Free Zone Map
      4. #15 Mileage Chart
      5. Minneapolis Trade Line Agreement
    3. St. Paul Plumbers Local 34 Working Agreement
      1. Apprentice & Journeyman Wages
      2. #34 Plumbers Residential Supplement
      3. Metro Plumbers Free Zone Map
    4. St. Paul Pipefitters Local 455 Working Agreement
      1. Apprentice & Journeyman Wages
      2. Mechanical Equipment Service Maintenance & Residential Agreement
    5. Minneapolis/St. Cloud Pipefitters Local 539 Working Agreement
      1. Apprentice, Journeyman, & MES Wages
      2. Mechanical Equipment Service Maintenance & Residential Agreement
      3. Minneapolis Pipefitters 539 Mileage Allowance
      4. Minneapolis Pipefitters Free Zone Map
      5. Minneapolis Trade Line Agreement
    6. Rochester Local 6 Working Agreement
      1. Wages
    7. Mankato Working Agreement
      1. Mankato #34 & #455 Apprentice & Journeyman Wages
    8. Duluth Working Agreement
    9. United Association National Residential Agreement
    10. Negotiation Information
      1. General Management Guidelines
      2. Contingency Planning
      3. Outline of Reserved Gate Law
      4. Picket Line Checklist
      5. Consumer Price Index for 455 & 539
    11. U.A. Wages for Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Cloud, Mankato
    12. MSCA National Service & Maintenance Agreement
  4. « Volume 4

    Construction Contract Documents

    1. American Institute of Architects Documents
    2. Associated General Contractors Documents
    3. MMCA Documents
  5. « Volume 5

    Employment Services

    1. MMCA Affirmative Action Plan with City of Minneapolis
    2. St. Paul Affirmative Action & Labor Standards Compliance
    3. MMCA Affirmative Action Plan with Hennepin County
    4. MMCA / Minnesota Dept. of Human Rights Affirmative Action Plan for Disabled Individuals
    5. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Rules & Contractor Lists
    6. Recruitment Resources
      1. Metro Area Dissemination List for Recruitment
      2. St. Cloud Area Dissemination List for Recruitment
      3. Duluth, Iron Range, Northern Minnesota Dissemination List for Recruitment
      4. Southern Minnesota Dissemination List for Recruitment
    7. Government Mandated Posters
    8. Student Chapters
    9. ESGR: Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve
    10. USERRA Poster
    11. Mandatory State Posters
    12. Mandatory Federal Posters
  6. « Volume 6

    Safety Training & Drug/Alcohol Policy

    1. AWAIR: Developing a Program
    2. Right-to-Know: Explanation & Requirements
    3. Right-to-Know: Developing a Program
    4. Material Safety Data Sheet
    5. Drug & Alcohol Policy
    6. UA Standard for Excellence
    7. TEAM Brochure
  7. « Volume 7

    Minnesota Code Requirements

    1. Minnesota Plumbing Code
    2. Steamfitter Rules & Code for Power Piping Systems
    3. Minnesota State Building Code
    4. Minnesota Energy Code
    5. Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines
    6. Swimming Pool Rules
    7. Well Rules
    8. Minnesota Hospital Construction Rules
    9. Minnesota Food Code
    10. Minnesota Pipeline Regulations
    11. Minnesota Plumbing & Pipefitting Licensing
    12. Minnesota Department of Commerce Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Information
  8. « Volume 8

    Construction Directory

    1. Mechanical / Plumbing Contractors
    2. Inspectors
    3. General Contractors
    4. Manufacturers / Distributors
    5. Governmental Agencies
    6. Building Trades & Associations
  9. « Volume 9

    Management Toolbox

    1. Theft Prevention Seminar
  10. « Special Items
    1. ADD5 registration - 06/29/09
    2. UA Foreman Cert/Form - 06/17/09
    3. Mechanical Sprinkling Plumbing Permits - 06/15/09
    4. Map to MMCA - 05/26/09
    5. New Energy Code Toolkit - 05/22/09
    6. UW Stout Mechanical Instructor Position - 04/23/09
    7. Green Plumbing - 04/17/09
    8. Public Bidding: Doing it Right! - 03/19/09
    9. Bid Request/Senate Action Needed - 02/06/09
    10. Green Brochure - 01/29/09
    11. Geothermal Energy Program - 08/28/08
    12. Heat Disorders - 05/30/08
    13. Waters Off/Heats On Map - 03/27/08
    14. Specs and References for the LEED Exam - 02/11/08
    15. LEED Accredited Professional Candidate Handbook - 02/11/08
    16. COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF COM-BUILDINGS COMMISSIONING - 02/11/08
    17. Grade 91 Welding News - 03/07/07

MMCA News

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

Upcoming Events

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