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| MCAA National Update for May 6, 2013 |
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PENSION REFORM TAKES CENTER STAGE AT MCAA'S 2013 NATIONAL ISSUES CONFERENCE
Reform of multiemployer pension benefits laws topped the list of critical industry issues needing legislative action at MCAA's National Issues Conference last week in Washington, D.C. During a briefing at Bloomberg Government, MCAA members and local execs heard from pension experts about reform options for protecting the viability of the multiemployer pension system from market volatility, unpredictable funding disruptions and the prospect of plan underfunding and possible insolvency. The Bloomberg briefing also included a discussion about the need for changes in our nation's immigration laws to protect the competitive market position of signatory firms and their investment in workforce training and development. Energy policy also received attention during the session. A Capitol Hill Small Business Forum hosted a briefing on Federal Construction Procurement Reform. Attendees brought their concerns about these and other issues to the attention of their U.S. House and Senate representatives and staff during personal visits.
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HELP US KEEP MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR YOU ALL YEAR-MAKE A DONATION TO MCAA-PAC!
 MCAA's important advocacy work doesn't end when the National Issues Conference is over. With your help, we can continue to press effectively for essential changes to federal laws that will positively affect your business, including employee benefits, procurement policy, apprentice training and more. To make a contribution, go to www.mcaa.org, look for the MCAA-PAC icon and then click for information and instructions. Our new online system also allows you to make contributions with a credit card. Contribute today and help us make a difference for you and your company!
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HIRED A STUDENT INTERN? APPLY FOR A STUDENT INTERNSHIP GRANT!
If your firm has hired a student intern for the summer or for part-time work during the year, there's still time to apply for a Student Internship Grant to help cover his or her salary. Funded by the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) and administered by MCAA's Career Development Committee, the $1,200 grant is designed to encourage MCAA members to hire future professionals and provide them with the insights, perspective and experience that come with working for a top mechanical, mechanical service or plumbing contractor or a manufacturer/supplier. The student's employer also benefits from having a fresh perspective and new ideas. The deadline for grant requests is May 15. Go to www.mcaa.org/careers for information and the link to the online application form. Need help? Contact Ann Mattheis (amattheis@mcaa.org).
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BUILD YOUR FIRM'S FUTURE AT ALI
The Advanced Leadership Institute (ALI) is where our industry's top
executives acquire the leadership and business planning skills they need to take on new challenges and opportunities. The refined course curriculum, a world-class faculty, a new and challenging case study and excellent networking opportunities provide a dynamic educational experience for the development of effective leadership and strategic planning skills. Make sure your company has what it takes to move up and ahead this year and in the future by applying to MCAA's flagship educational opportunity. Send in an application for yourself and/or one of your executives for ALI's Course 13 (September 22-27 and November 10 - 15, 2013). Go to http://www.mcaa.org/ali/ for more ALI information and then contact Dennis Langley (dlangley@mcaa.org) for an application.
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NEXT NFPA 70E QUALIFIED-LEVEL ARC FLASH SAFETY TRAINING WEBINAR IS A LIFE-SAVER
make sure your service technicians or other employees who work with or around electrical equipment sign up for the life-saving training provided by the NFPA 70E Qualified-Level Arc Flash Safety Training webinar. The next webinar will take place on May 21, at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. It is designed for MCAA/MSCA members' employees who are potentially exposed to live conductors of 50 volts of electricity or more during their workday and is ideal for mechanical service technicians working on units that push 480 volts or less. Presented by the Hilgeman Group, the session covers all OSHA and NFPA requirements, best practices and NFPA's recent changes to the 70E requirements and provides participants with real-world accident information that will reinforce the importance of this training. This training is available at a special rate for MCAA/MSCA members. Register by e-mailing ahilgeman@frontier.com.
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA MCA CONTRIBUTES TO MCERF
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) has received a $10,000 contribution from the Northern California MCA, raising its total contributions to $336,000. The MCERF Board of Trustees is very grateful for the support which helps the Foundation continue its education and research activities. Remember...you may dedicate up to 50% of your contribution to MCERF's new scholarship program which helps future young professionals seeking a career in our industry to cover their education expenses. Find out more about MCERF activities and programs by visiting the Foundation's newly redesigned website (www.mcerf.org).
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