MCA of Eastern Missouri, Inc. (MCA) is a non-profit construction trade association representing union affiliated mechanical contractors, incorporated in the State of Missouri, with a 501(c) (6) IRS Classification. MCA is affiliated with the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and membership in MCAA is mandatory in order to join the MCA.

Purpose
MCA Of Eastern Missouri, Inc. is a non-profit trade association, which represents union mechanical contractors throughout the eastern half of the State of Missouri. It serves as an information clearinghouse to keep members informed about new developments, whether they concern national policies or new opportunities in construction.

MCA strives to represent the mechanical contracting industry and to act as its spokesman in dealing with the public, government, and other associations in the construction industry. It also represents contractors in negotiations with Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local Union 562 to foster labor - management cooperation and to remedy union - management problems. All of this is accomplished through the collective effort of colleagues working together on committees. This collective effort provides members all the advantages of large representation such as in legislative activities, which seek to improve the roles of the mechanical contractor in the areas of laws and regulations.

Among the results of this collective effort are such things as the Joint Apprenticeship Committee, which furthers the development of materials and programs to enhance the skills of apprentices and improve their technical capabilities.

Goals
Promote Partnership With The Union
To maintain an open and regular dialogue with the Union to discuss the key issues affecting our industry, with the goal of pursuing mutually beneficial outcomes of these issues.

Provide Superior Services To Our Members
It is the Association's ongoing task to define those services that are valuable to the members. The Association shall work to accomplish this through discussion with the membership, through surveys of the membership, and by evaluation of other Associations' efforts.

Attract New Members and Retain Current Members
The Association will strive to provide opportunities for growth through educational and social opportunities for its membership. The Association will continue to review the needs of its members and design solutions to fulfill those needs.

Provide Leadership For Our Industry
The MCA of Eastern Missouri, Inc. will endeavor to define the issues affecting our industry. The MCA will try to shape public opinion on the issues that affect the organized mechanical industry and influence the outcome of legislation for the benefit of its membership. The MCA Of Eastern Missouri, Inc. pledges that it will be an Association run by its members for the benefit of its members with special emphasis on the participation and service from its membership.

MCA Services
Labor Relations
• Negotiates and maintains Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Co-administers all joint committees
• Fosters relationship with the Union
• Safety

OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety Training
• Substance Abuse Program
• Safety Seminars
• Rosters and Publications

MCA Directory
• Access to all MCAA literature and services
• Legislation

Protecting the rights of Union Mechanical Contractors
• Support or oppose State Bills affecting construction
• Meets regularly to discuss strategy
• Education

Preparing for Foreman Training classes
• Investigate and develop contractor education programs
• Industry Liaison

Member of St. Louis Council of Construction Employers
• Meets with Council of Construction Consumers quarterly
• Goodwill

Supports industry-wide social activities
• Supports other construction and business groups
• EEO/MBE

Meets with Government Officials regarding realistic goals
• Prevailing Wage

Monitors non-union compliance with prevailing wage
• Works to maintain the current law
• Communication

Distributes timely information bulletins
• Responds to hundreds of personal requests for assistance from contractors
• Cooperation

Cooperates with Union on programs of benefit to the industry
• Works jointly with apprenticeship program in conducting seminars and programs

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