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
June 2, 2020
The brutal murder of George Floyd ripped open the scars of our nation’s centuries-old history of racism and bigotry. Even worse, it was not an isolated incident but one in a long, destructive series of violent acts against African Americans that occur with appallingly predictable frequency.
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Legislative Updates
April 1, 2020
With the nation and the world focusing all of their resources on waging war against a deadly disease — and as millions of courageous workers risk their lives to keep Americans safe and fed — the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decided this was the perfect time to escalate its war on workers.
Latest News
June 4, 2020
This year’s 10th International Conference, scheduled for October 2-4, 2020 in Washington, D.C., has been put on hold due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Organizers are encouraging potential participants NOT to make travel or hotel arrangements at this time.
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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!
ReBuildUSA on Twitter
“America’s construction workers are on the front lines, rebuilding our communities and country. Check out @ReBuildUSANow's video & visit https://t.co/ia6KBn1Eg6 to show your support for these highly-skilled essential workers! #BuildingTradesWhateverItTakes https://t.co/gVcIh7BUWG”
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2020 Trades Women Build Nation Conference on Hold
This year’s 10th International Conference, scheduled for October 2-4, 2020 in Washington, D.C., has been put on hold due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Organizers are encouraging potential participants NOT to make travel or hotel arrangements at this time.
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Labor unions are on the front lines of seeking worker protections
As other U.S. workers stage protests, labor unions are seeking to balance the need to save jobs with the need to protect workers.
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CPWR on Twitter
“How can you prevent the spread of COVID-19 on your construction project? Click here to learn the steps construction employers and workers should be taking https://t.co/c6bZWK2USu”
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OPCMIA Stands with Peaceful Protestors In Opposition to Racism, Injustice
The brutal murder of George Floyd ripped open the scars of our nation’s centuries-old history of racism and bigotry. Even worse, it was not an isolated incident but one in a long, destructive series of violent acts against African Americans that occur with appallingly predictable frequency.
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15 hours ago
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2 days ago
#OPCMIA Steel-Edge Women: The 2020 Trades Women Build Nations Conference has been put on hold due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Do not make travel or hotel reservations at this time. We will let you know when a final decision has been made. #TWBN https://t.co/xjLUNYCbEi
#OPCMIA Steel-Edge Women: The 2020 Trades Women Build Nations Conference has been put on hold due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Do not make travel or hotel reservations at this time. We will let you know when a final decision has been made. #TWBN https://t.co/xjLUNYCbEi
3 days ago
“organized labor...is suddenly and visibly at the helm of a multifront battle—trying to preserve jobs amid the worst economic contraction in years, while defending workers deemed ‘essential’ but being given inadequate protection as the virus spreads.” #1u https://t.co/wjJ993ceVe
“organized labor...is suddenly and visibly at the helm of a multifront battle—trying to preserve jobs amid the worst economic contraction in years, while defending workers deemed ‘essential’ but being given inadequate protection as the virus spreads.” #1u https://t.co/wjJ993ceVe
4 days ago
CPWR on Twitter: https://t.co/z3XbEnXK9m
CPWR on Twitter: https://t.co/z3XbEnXK9m
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@CPWR
How can you prevent the spread of COVID-19 on your construction project? Click here to learn the steps construction employers and workers should be taking
https://t.co/c6bZWK2USu https://t.co/5tAIk6pjRJ
How can you prevent the spread of COVID-19 on your construction project? Click here to learn the steps construction employers and workers should be taking
https://t.co/c6bZWK2USu https://t.co/5tAIk6pjRJ
4 days ago
As a union founded during the Civil War, the #OPCMIA has a profound understanding of the toll of racism on our society, and a fierce commitment to racial, social & economic justice. We stand with all peaceful protestors demanding an end to discrimination. https://t.co/Mu8wVegNuT
As a union founded during the Civil War, the #OPCMIA has a profound understanding of the toll of racism on our society, and a fierce commitment to racial, social & economic justice. We stand with all peaceful protestors demanding an end to discrimination. https://t.co/Mu8wVegNuT