MCA Committees

Voice in the Industry

MCA represents the mechanical contracting industry at a number of joint meetings with allied professional and trade organizations. What does that mean for our members? It means our members’ voices will be heard. Active participation in MCA enables members to become better acquainted with and understand problems that are unique to a few companies, or that are shared by all piping contractors.

As a contractor, you not only benefit from activities the Association performs on behalf of the entire industry, but you also provide your input on them:

  • MCA is the bargaining agent for employers with Local Union 597.
  • MCA members jointly oversee the apprenticeship program.
  • MCA members are trustees of Union benefit funds.
  • MCA members represent the industry to a number of professional groups, from architects and engineers to specification writers and more.
  • MCA members and staff provide building code input at local, regional and national levels.
  • Our members meet with regulators and elected officials to provide input on the laws and regulations that govern our industry before they are enacted!

Giving Input through Committees

Committees are the lifeblood of any active association. They offer members the ability to voice their concerns, as well as help guide the direction of the organization. The fact that close to 100 of our members participate regularly on committees and at board meetings speaks volumes about why MCA Chicago stands out as the leader among construction industry associations. Our committees include:

  • MCA 401(k) Trustees
  • Arbitration Committee
  • Audit Committee
  • Career Development Committee
  • Communication Task Force
  • Coordinating Committee
  • CWB Board of Directors
  • Education Committee
  • Engineering Codes & Technical Task Force
  • Governmental Relations Committee
  • Green Building Committee
  • Industrial Section
  • Information Technology Committee
  • Investment Committee
  • Joint Apprenticeship Committee
  • LMCC Trustees (Drug Plan)
  • LU597 Pension Fund – MCA Trustees
  • LU597 Training Fund – MCA Trustees
  • LU597 Welfare Fund – MCA Trustees
  • Manpower Task Force
  • Management Methods Committee
  • Meetings and Events Committee
  • Nominating Committee
  • PEC Board of Trustees
  • Safety Committee
  • Service & Maintenance Section
  • Service & Maintenance Section Subcommittees
  • Service Agreement
  • service Apprentice Curriculum
  • Joint Apprenticeship
  • Marketing
  • Organizing

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