Operative Plasterers' & Cement Masons' International Association

Legislative Updates

February 6, 2019

Infrastructure: Let’s Get it Done

“Both parties should be able to unite for a great rebuilding of America's crumbling infrastructure.” The OPCMIA couldn’t agree more. A great nation requires a great infrastructure Let’s get the job done!

Latest News

March 15, 2019

Steel Edge Women of the OPCMIA Initiative Unveiling Ceremony

March 15, 2019

OPCMIA’s Steel Edge Women Take the Lead

In a new initiative to empower women members within their union and throughout the industry, the Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons’ International Association (OPCMIA) launched the Steel Edge Women on March 13th at its 2019 East and West Coast Business Manager Meeting.

President's Message

March 18, 2019

Training: Our Foundation

Everything your OPCMIA does — provide work opportunities with good wages and benefits, protect your health and safety, increase our market share, and supply the skilled plasterers and cement masons our industry needs — is underpinned by training. Simply put, it’s the foundation for your union and your well-being.

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OPCMIA’s 52nd International Convention

August 12-16, 2019 • Las Vegas, Nevada

We invite you to join us as we meet to plan and strategize to make our union stronger than ever, and the lives of our members better than ever.

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“Infrastructure is not a partisan issue. It is an American priority. Our nation’s leaders must find common cause — as we have — and once again make America a global leader on infrastructure.” Hear, hear @RichardTrumka & @ThomasJDonohue! #BuildForTomorrow ow.ly/94fb50up1GA ... See MoreSee Less

Opinion | We need action on infrastructure, not more talk

Infrastructure is not a partisan issue. It should be an American priority.

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“May is #BetterHearingMonth. It is common for construction workers to have the hearing of workers twice their age. t.co/FIknY0auYS”

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“May is #BetterHearingMonth- 50% of construction workers have some job-related hearing problem! t.co/XdkovTmiZB”

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Number of women working in construction trades jumps 17.6 percent in 2018 ow.ly/rhwL50u3P7J ... See MoreSee Less

Number of women working in construction trades jumps 17.6 percent in 2018 | The Labor Tribune

Women of LaborNumber of women working in construction trades jumps 17.6 percent in 2018 April 30, 2019 1 9352 St. Louis shining example of great work being done to recruit, retain, mentor women in bui...

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“If you work outside, make sure you examine your body from head-to-toe every month. If you detect any changes in your skin, see a dermatologist right away: t.co/34an4OOnp8”

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