Labor Relations:

  • Labor Negotiations – Representing Signatory Contractors in negotiations with Sheet Metal Local 10
  • Labor Negotiations – Representing Signatory Contractors in negotiations with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 11
  • Labor Negotiations – Representing Signatory Contractors with Heat and Frost Insulators Local 49
  • Labor Negotiations – Representing Signatory Contractors with Roofers Local 96
  • Labor Relations – Helps to develop special labor agreements reflecting customers’ specific needs

Apprenticeship Committees:

  • Representation on Local 10 Apprenticeship Committee
  • Representation by appointing trustees on Local 11 Apprenticeship Committee
  • Representation by appointing trustees on Local 11 & 589 Apprenticeship Committee
  • Representation by appointing trustees on Local 49 Apprenticeship Committee
  • Representation on Local 96 Apprenticeship Committee

Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Pension Trustee:

  • Representation by appointing trustees on the Western Lake Superior Piping Industry Pension
  • Representation by appointing trustees on the Northern Mechanical/Plumbing Contractors 401-k
  • Representation on the Bricklayers & Allied Craft Workers Local 1 Minnesota and North Dakota Chapter 3 and Insulators Local 49 Retirement Fund

Taft Hartley Health and Welfare Plans:

  • Representation on the Duluth Building Trades Health and Welfare Fund
  • Provides Access to group health and welfare plan for non-bargained industry employees

Government Affairs:

  • Maintain positive relationship and Liason with the MN Department of Labor and Industry and staff
  • Maintain positive relationship with Local and State Inspectors
  • Maintains Liason with the City of Duluth, MN and Superior, WI

A Voice in YOUR Industry:

  • The Northern Mechanical/Plumbing Contractors Association, Inc. is YOUR local voice in the Plumbing and Mechanical Industry. The Association serves as a sounding board for Signatory Contractors to register their opinions, voice their concerns, request help on industry issues and to be directly involved in their industry. Get involved and be proactive to help create a successful contracting climate to help ensure our collective markets stay competitive!