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September 25, 2020
The OPCMIA has pioneered groundbreaking, state-of-the-art virtual reality fireproofing training that can be provided at any location in a safe, cost-efficient and highly effective way. Watch GP Dan Stepano explain and demonstrate how it works.
September 20, 2020
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg defined greatness. She possessed an extraordinary legal mind and used it to change the course of history, bringing our nation closer to the ideal of equality for all.
August 19, 2020
It’s official: Vice President Joe Biden is now the Democratic nominee for President of the United States. The OPCMIA was proud to endorse Vice President Biden in March, and everything that has transpired since then has proven the wisdom of that decision — including his selection of Senator Kamala Harris to be his running mate.
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.
June 25, 2020
The Patrick D. Finley Scholarship Fund, continues to provide educational opportunities for the sons and daughters of the OPCMIA! Each year eight grants are awarded, one for each successful candidate for his/her education.
June 16, 2020
One of the harshest impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is a massive increase in hunger and food insecurity with a record 40 million Americans losing their jobs just since mid-March. Nick Scholz, a former OPCMIA Office Manager who is now retired, is doing something about this.
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.
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.
March 25, 2020
To ensure you are informed about the key issues affecting your lives, mobilized to action when necessary, and empowered to make your voice heard in the legislative and political process, the OPCMIA has launched a new political action web page – the Action Center.