Mechanical Contractors Association of America

The mission of the United Association (UA) of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada is to help our members build a better life for themselves and their families. 

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) serves the unique needs of approximately 2,600 firms involved in heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, piping, and mechanical service.  They do this by providing members with high-quality educational materials and programs to help them attain the highest level of managerial and technical expertise. MCAA includes the Mechanical Service Contractors of America, the Plumbing Contractors of America, the Manufacturer/Supplier Council, the Mechanical Contracting Education and Research Foundation and the National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau.

SAME’s partnership with UA/MCAA will address the shortage of craft skilled workers in the construction industry and related fields.  SAME Posts, UA local unions and MCAA local contractors are encouraged to collaborate on local issues of mutual interest.  Click here to see the MOA.