MMCA News
Lead Rules Delayed
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is delaying enforcement of the certificat... More
AA Re-registration
Recently, many MMCA contractors who do work for the state of Minnesota, St. Paul, and Minneapolis ha... More
Xcel Rebates on Boilers
With the economy still tight, some customers have put off maintenance at the cost of efficiency. Xce... More
Medical Gas Certification for Minnesota
At the urging of MMCA and the Pipe Trades Unions, Minnesota recently passed a law requiring that onl... More
Notify Employees of Rights under Labor Laws
Beginning June 21, most federal contractors and subcontractors will be required to provide notice to... More
State Bar Association Recognizes Thaden
Recently, Gary Thaden, Government Affairs Director for MMCA, was elected as the Chair of the Constru... More
Welding Open House
The Welding Department of Saint Paul College would like to invite MMCA members to an Open House on W... More
New Code Books are Now Available
We have received word that the new combined code book is now available. That’s right the NEW 2009 Mi... More
New Requirements for Underground Gas Lines
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UA Regional Contest
The 4th District Regional UA contest was held in Chicago in April and Minnesota did very well. Placi... More
St. Paul Ordinance Increases Mechanical Permits
A St. Paul ordinance is giving a boost to the mechanical/construction industry with permits on the r... More
MCAA National Convention Highlights
The MCAA national convention in San Francisco (March 28 through April 1) certainly... More
State Apprentice Competition
Local #11 Training Center in Duluth was the site of this year’s Apprentice Regional Competition for... More
Harty Mechanical Stands Firm and WINS
Harty Mechanical recently won a lawsuit against a former employee. The employee was terminated becau... More
Keeping Employees Employed
Shared Work program is an alternative to layoffs for employers facing a temporary downturn... More
Govcontracts.org May be Opportunity
Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Ramsey County, and St. Paul have come together to create a website to... 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
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
