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Comprehensive Pension System Reform Proposals Released

MCAA has been working in a broad national coalition over the past year and a half to address the pressing issue of comprehensive pension system reform. The resulting reform proposals, Solutions not Bailouts: A Comprehensive Plan from Business and Labor to Safeguard Multiemployer Retirement Security, Protect Taxpayers and Spur Economic Growth, was the main focus of the MCAA/QCA 2013 National Issues Conference this May in Washington, DC. The reform proposals document also includes a Brief Summary of the Report and Talking Points.

The reform proposals are indeed comprehensive, yet they still must be translated into legislative language (hopefully enacted substantially in this form) and then respected as passed by the regulatory process. The national campaign to gain enactment of the measure has now begun. Here's how you can help:

• Read the reform proposal, summary and talking points
• Review MCAA's press release on the subject
• Look over the combined MCAA/Quality Construction Alliance press release
• Questions? Contact John McNerney at jmcnerney@mcaa.org

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Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) published its list of contributors with thanks to all participants. Without the generous support of our donors we would not be able to support such worthwhile endeavors as: MCAA's Funding Educational Excellence (FEE) program which provides support for students and student chapter activities such as student convention registrations, internships, chapter grants, the Educator of the Year Award, and faculty training conferences. Another landmark education resource MCERF has developed and maintains is the OPUS (Online Piping Usage and Specification) website. This tool is a go-to resource for students, faculty, and contractors alike. Take a look and see for yourself.

If you don't see your name among this prestigious list, contact Dennis Langley at dlangley@mcaa.org. A tax-deductible contribution, in any amount, goes a long way to support the Foundation's many industry education efforts.