Registration is now open for two impactful labor relations events taking place consecutively in Las Vegas this October—designed to strengthen negotiation skills, improve labor-management collaboration, and advance our industry together. The back-to-back MCAA Collective Bargaining Conference and UA/MCAA Labor Relations Conference offer a unique opportunity to develop aligned strategies, share perspectives, and build stronger labor-management relationships across the mechanical industry.
MCAA’s 2025 Collective Bargaining Conference
October 5–7, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV
Join contractors, local association executives, and labor leaders for MCAA’s 2025 Collective Bargaining Conference. This year’s program offers expert insights and practical strategies on:
- Adapting your bargaining approach to fit evolving customer expectations with David Allen of McKinstry
- Using the newly updated Collective Bargaining Guide in real-world negotiations, including an in-depth walkthrough of the guide’s new features
- Gaining perspective through “Walking in Their Shoes,” a candid discussion of the challenges facing local union leaders.
- Insights on private mediation, including a Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) update from Richard Barnes
- Analyzing national labor trends and the role of AI in future negotiations
- Deep dives into service bargaining, trust funds, and cohesive bargaining committees
- A closing session to challenge assumptions: “Ten Things I Think I Know About Collective Bargaining…But Maybe Not!”
Whether you’re preparing for upcoming negotiations or looking to improve labor-management collaboration, this conference offers essential tools and fresh perspectives to help you succeed.
UA/MCAA Labor Relations Conference
October 8–9, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV
Immediately following the Collective Bargaining Conference, the UA/MCAA Labor Relations Conference continues the conversation with a focus on partnership. Jointly hosted by the United Association (UA) and MCAA, this event brings together local labor/management teams to strengthen collaboration across key areas, including:
- Data center construction and energy projects
- Service work
- Organizing efforts
- Cultivating leadership
- Strengthening the UA/MCAA partnership to protect and grow our industry
Together, these back-to-back events offer a unique opportunity to develop aligned strategies, share perspectives, and build stronger labor-management relationships across the mechanical industry.
During registration, you will have the option of registering for one or both events.
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