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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
July 28, 2020
As the great John Lewis lies in state at the U.S. Capitol, OPCMIA mourns the loss of an American hero. The conscience of Congress and America, a man of extraordinary courage, we honor him by pledging to make “good trouble, necessary trouble” to end racism and win justice.
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Legislative Updates
August 6, 2020
Today, 30 million Americans are getting $600 less a week, while the pandemic explodes and GDP plummets by 9.5% in the last quarter. Yet President Trump and Senator McConnell abandoned negotiations over the HEROES Act.
Latest News
August 12, 2020
Having previously endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for President, the OPCMIA enthusiastically supports his Vice Presidential nominee, Senator Kamala Harris. In her career as a prosecutor, California Attorney General and United States Senator, Ms. Harris has always been a fighter for union rights and the well-being of working families.
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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!
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CPWR conducts industry-driven research on existing and emerging hazards to better understand the risks, analyze and interpret key data, and find practical solutions and approaches to protect workers.
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Honoring the work of essential employees must go beyond symbolic gestures | Opinion
Our workers compensation system must be reformed to adapt to new workplace threats like the coronavirus.
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cpwr: Limit the number of workers touching a material, tool or piece of equipment to reduce injuries and spread of disease. Build safety into every job with CPWR's Best Built Plans: https://t.co/RAQ2yfsh1h https://t.co/dAXwUOChUV
cpwr: Limit the number of workers touching a material, tool or piece of equipment to reduce injuries and spread of disease. Build safety into every job with CPWR's Best Built Plans: https://t.co/RAQ2yfsh1h https://t.co/dAXwUOChUV
1 day ago
Senator @KamalaHarris has always been a fighter for union rights and working families. She is a dynamic, energetic leader who will strengthen the @JoeBiden Administration and who will always have our backs. The #OPCMIA enthusiastically supports the Biden-Harris ticket! https://t.co/6SSlBL1Uhs
Senator @KamalaHarris has always been a fighter for union rights and working families. She is a dynamic, energetic leader who will strengthen the @JoeBiden Administration and who will always have our backs. The #OPCMIA enthusiastically supports the Biden-Harris ticket! https://t.co/6SSlBL1Uhs
2 days ago
cpwr: Protect yourself against heat exposure - Tip #2 - Drink Water & Take Breaks https://t.co/FnuhogqNtK
cpwr: Protect yourself against heat exposure - Tip #2 - Drink Water & Take Breaks https://t.co/FnuhogqNtK
3 days ago
cpwr: Protect yourself against heat exposure - Tip #1 - Know the Warning Signs https://t.co/MhFDAUqhKz
cpwr: Protect yourself against heat exposure - Tip #1 - Know the Warning Signs https://t.co/MhFDAUqhKz
4 days ago
With Union Plus Free College, brought to you in partnership with AFSCME, you can work toward an associate degree or certificate completely online, for FREE. Next classes start August 17. https://t.co/mdig4p2RWs https://t.co/rIcQBc2oNz
With Union Plus Free College, brought to you in partnership with AFSCME, you can work toward an associate degree or certificate completely online, for FREE. Next classes start August 17. https://t.co/mdig4p2RWs https://t.co/rIcQBc2oNz
5 days ago
“In the fight against COVID-19, essential workers need more than symbolic gestures. ... [Yet] our frontline ‘essential’ workers are falling through the ‘safety net’ of programs designed to help them during a crisis.” @NJAFLCIO President Charles Wowkanech. https://t.co/EJb0SFhaIM
“In the fight against COVID-19, essential workers need more than symbolic gestures. ... [Yet] our frontline ‘essential’ workers are falling through the ‘safety net’ of programs designed to help them during a crisis.” @NJAFLCIO President Charles Wowkanech. https://t.co/EJb0SFhaIM