Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources
The current COVID-19 Pandemic presents a serious health hazard to our members and their families, the OPCMIA is committed to doing everything we can to be a source of support during this challenging time. Please visit our COVID-19 page for important information.
President's Message
March 30, 2020
The Coronavirus pandemic presents a health and financial threat to all of us. But this is not a time for panic. Your union is taking all the necessary steps to ensure that we do everything in our power to minimize the economic impact of the pandemic and to protect the health and safety of you and your family.
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Legislative Updates
March 23, 2020
OPCMIA General President Daniel E. Stepano urged congressional leaders to protect the health and financial security of all members in economic stimulus and other legislation to address the Coronavirus pandemic.
Latest News
March 30, 2020
In keeping with public health directives and recommendations, the OPCMIA has cancelled two meetings that were to be held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in April.
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No one does it better, safer, or more skillfully than proud OPCMIA members. Watch and learn more about the immense value OPCMIA plasterers and cement masons bring to any project, building eye-catching structures of the highest quality on time and on budget. Quality all the way!
Labor Department apprenticeship rule exempts construction programs
The rule has raised concern among contractor groups and generated 326,798 public comments, with the majority expressing opposition to Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs for construction.
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OPCMIA April Florida Meetings Cancelled
In keeping with public health directives and recommendations, the OPCMIA has cancelled two meetings that were to be held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in April.
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CPWR on Twitter
“NEW: OSHA has developed a hazard alert to Prevent Worker Exposure to Coronavirus (#COVID19) https://t.co/iWNI4rCghi”
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Steven Greenhouse on Twitter
“"About 32 million private-sector workers are not entitled to any paid sick days. They face a choice between endangering the health of co&workers and customers & calling in sick and losing their wages. The current system is practically devised to spread infectious disease"”
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4 hours ago
Thank you to all #OPCMIA members who acted to save our apprenticeship programs from the threat of substandard IRAPS. Because you wrote and responded, we won! Final DOL rules exclude IRAPS from the construction industry. https://t.co/EFFtufjKe7
Thank you to all #OPCMIA members who acted to save our apprenticeship programs from the threat of substandard IRAPS. Because you wrote and responded, we won! Final DOL rules exclude IRAPS from the construction industry. https://t.co/EFFtufjKe7
23 hours ago
Attention: The 4/20-23 Organizers Meeting and the 4/28-30 East Coast Business Managers Meeting in Ft. Lauderdale FL have both been cancelled due to #Coronavirus restrictions. The health and safety of #OPCMIA members and their families always comes first. https://t.co/B7Xn3MLlFM
Attention: The 4/20-23 Organizers Meeting and the 4/28-30 East Coast Business Managers Meeting in Ft. Lauderdale FL have both been cancelled due to #Coronavirus restrictions. The health and safety of #OPCMIA members and their families always comes first. https://t.co/B7Xn3MLlFM
1 day ago
In this video, #OPCMIA GP Daniel E. Stepano discusses the steps your union is taking to protect the health and financial security of you and your family during the #coronavirus pandemic. Together, we will get through this — stronger than ever. https://t.co/Fjezod2CQH
In this video, #OPCMIA GP Daniel E. Stepano discusses the steps your union is taking to protect the health and financial security of you and your family during the #coronavirus pandemic. Together, we will get through this — stronger than ever. https://t.co/Fjezod2CQH
2 days ago
Union Members: Hertz goes the extra mile for you with up to 25% off base rates every time you rent. Plus enjoy additional benefits with your Union Plus discount. Terms apply. https://t.co/wAX6BFWKS2 https://t.co/yZ7gR2OOkz
Union Members: Hertz goes the extra mile for you with up to 25% off base rates every time you rent. Plus enjoy additional benefits with your Union Plus discount. Terms apply. https://t.co/wAX6BFWKS2 https://t.co/yZ7gR2OOkz
3 days ago
CPWR on Twitter: https://t.co/uHXFsFp29j
CPWR on Twitter: https://t.co/uHXFsFp29j
CPWR
@CPWR
NEW: OSHA has developed a hazard alert to Prevent Worker Exposure to Coronavirus ( #COVID19) https://t.co/iWNI4rCghi https://t.co/gzzoh6ePMc
NEW: OSHA has developed a hazard alert to Prevent Worker Exposure to Coronavirus ( #COVID19) https://t.co/iWNI4rCghi https://t.co/gzzoh6ePMc