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August 12, 2020

Biden-Harris 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

Our 2020 Patrick D. Finley Scholarship Fund Winners

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

OPCMIA Supports Food Relief Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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

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.
March 30, 2020

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.