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M&SCA
of Eastern PA
December Newsletter
December 5, 2018
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You’re invited to join the M&SCA of Eastern PA at our annual Winter Membership Meeting, Association Elections, Poker Tournament and Casino Night!
Registration for the meeting & dinner is free for members
The Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament buy-in is $225 per person and is open to anyone.
All proceeds go to the M&SCA PAC Fund, and therefore must be paid for with a personal check or credit card.
Chips for additional casino games, including craps and roulette, will be available to purchase at the event. Bring a friend and register today!
Guest Speaker: MCAA President Mike Brandt
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Date:
Thursday, January 24, 2018
Time:
5 PM: Cocktail Hour
| 6 PM: Dinner/Meeting
7 PM Poker Tournament, Craps, Roulette, & Black Jack
Location:
Renaissance Philadelphia Airport Hotel
500 Stevens Dr, Philadelphia
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Knowledge Basic Negotiating Skills for Foremen and Project Managers & a Roundtable Discussion with John Koontz
Instructor: John Koontz
When: Tuesday, December 11
Where: Chubb Conference Center
309 Manor Drive, Lafayette Hill
Time: 7:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Cost: $85 for Members*
$150 for Non-Members
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Contractor Members in good standing get first attendee free with code
"2018KOONTZ2"
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Have a suggestion for a class we haven't offered yet? Let us know! We are currently planning for our 2019 Education lineup and would welcome your input.
Click here to submit your ideas.
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Political & Legislative Updates
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2018 General Election
The 2018 General Election caused some major shifts in both the PA state legislature and the US Congress. While control of the PA House and Senate remains in the hands of the Republicans, several SEPA seats were flipped. Additionally, Governor Wolf was also elected to a second term. On the federal side, Democrats took control of the House while the Senate remains narrowly controlled by Republicans. Check out the memos below from M&SCA of Eastern PA lobbyist Mike Oscar for a more in-depth review of the outcome and the results of each race.
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New Jersey Revised "Bona Fide Representatives" Rule
On October 4, 2018, New Jersey Governor Murphy signed into law an amendment to the definition of a "bona fide representative" for heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration ("HVACR") contractors. Please use the link below to view the full memorandum regarding this law and adjust accordingly if your company does work in the state of New Jersey.
Click here for the full memo.
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State Construction Directory
Input Needed
After the major change to the Mechanics’ Lien Law in 2016, owners of projects with a contract sum of $1.5 million or more have the option to register the project on a state web-based directory. It has been nearly 2 years since this directory has been implemented and the state is looking for ways to improve it for contractors. If you have used this online directory on any of your jobs please provide feedback, positive or negative, to Catie Scott at
cscott@mcaepa.org
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Multiemployer Pension Reform Update
On November 16, 2018, the Select Congressional Committee on Multiemployer Pension Plan Solvency released their draft pension reform proposal. Per the Construction Employers Association (CEA) and the National Coordinating Committee on Multiemployer Pensions (NCCMP) labor/management coalition, "this proposal is wholly flawed, and is being opposed by virtually all groups." Included in those groups is the MCAA and the UA. Per the NCCMP, the initial draft proposal is a very dangerous set of PBGC fee increases, imprudent funding restrictions, and administrative reforms that will imperil the long term sustainability of the current defined benefit model for well-funded plans.
Additionally, the proposal does not include the GROW Act/Composite Plan proposal, which the MCAA and the UA supported.
On November 27, M&SCA Executive VP Frank Wall submitted a letter to the committee chairs opposing the proposal
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On November 30th, the Committee issued a statement that since consensus could not reached they would not be issuing a report or a legislative proposal before the end of this year.
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Update Your Company Profile on MCAEPA.org
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Is your company's listing up to date? Check out MCAEPA.org and make sure!
Use the link below to ensure the Association, fellow members, and potential customers are able to get in touch with you through the contact information provided.
If you have any trouble logging in, please contact the Association Office.
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Each month, we feature M&SCA Allied Member Companies on our website & social media showcasing their latest offerings, a short interview with a representative from the company, and contact information.
Click the company logos below to learn more and connect with their representatives.
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Guidelines for Employers Participating in the Steamfitters Local Union No. 420 Benefit Funds
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Linked below are the guidelines for employers participating in the Steamfitters Local Union No. 420 Benefit Funds as of September 2017. Should you have any further questions that are not included on the sheet, please contact the Association Office.
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First Annual Multi-Association
Construction Technology Expo Recap
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On Thursday, November 29, nearly 200 members of the construction industry gathered for the first annual Construction Technology Expo. Hosted by 5 area trade associations (M&SCA of Eastern PA, GBCA, NECA PDJ, AGMA, & EBA) the expo showcased over 20 exhibitors, 2 breakout sessions, and a keynote address from Jay Snyder, Technology Practice Leader of
FMI.
Thank you to the M&SCA of Eastern PA Member Companies that sponsored and exhibited, including Binsky Mechanical, Milwaukee Tool, ARC Document Solutions, Broudy Precision, iBusiness Technologies, DeWalt, Trimble, & Victaulic.
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January 22-24
Lake Buena Vista, FL
January 30-February 1
Tampa, FL
March 3-7
Phoenix, AZ
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MCAA 2019 Convention
Early Bird Registration Closes January 4!
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Registration for the 2018 Annual MCAA Convention, taking place this coming March 3-7 at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge is now open!
Speakers:
Magic Johnson, Lori Greiner, Theo Epstein, John Dorenbos, Mark McManus and many more.
Entertainment:
Concert by Grammy Award-winning band Imagine Dragons
Click below to access the Convention website, which includes all the information you will need to register.
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Tuesday, December 11
7:45 @ Chubb Conference Center
Wednesday, December 19
5 PM @ The Bellevue Hotel
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Monday, December 10
8 AM @ LU 690
Monday, December 10
12 PM @ M&SCA Office
Friday, December 14
9 AM @ LU 690
Wednesday, December 19
12 PM @ M&SCA Office
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