March 2008
UA Local 322 NEGOTIATIONS – HEAVY COMMERCIAL
The first negotiating meeting with Local 322 and SJMCA took place on March 11th at the union hall. An exchange of proposals took place. The next meeting is scheduled for March 20th. An update will be provided at the 5PM Contractor meeting at the Ram’s Head Inn on March 19th.
MARCH 19TH - PLUMBERS EDUCATONAL SEMINAR & DINNER
“Guest Speaker”- Thomas C. Pitcherello - Code Specialist, Code Assistance Unit, State of New Jersey, Dept. of Community Affairs. SJMCA welcomes those involved in the Plumbing Industry, to join us for an evening to interact with representatives from PHCC, League of Master Plumbers, NJ Plumbing Inspectors, American Society Plumbing Engineers.
Seminar Open To All
WHERE? - The Ram’s Head Inn - Absecon, NJ - WHEN? - Wednesday, March 19, 2008
TIME? – 6:00pm Reception/6:30PM Program & Dinner
To register contact the SJMCA office directly at (856) 988-5494 or email,
MAY 16TH – “New AIA Documents and Introduction to the ConsensusDocs”
The BCA/SJ, SJMCA and South Jersey chapter NECA will present an informative seminar at no cost to you or your employees on Friday, May 16, 2008 – 10:00 to 12:30 PM – Caesars, Atlantic City – Buffet Lunch Included. To make a reservation contact the BCA/SJ office directly at (856) 235-2136.
“MISSIONED ACCOMPLISHED”!!!
As you recall, SJMCA with help from Local 322 Plumbers and Pipefitters, donated hundreds of pairs of men’s underwear for the homeless and needy to Sister Grace on December 14th at Bally’s Atlantic City. The underwear has been distributed to the homeless men who come to Catholic Charities every Friday for a change of clothing. This made news in the Press of Atlantic City, Courier-Post and United Way publications.
IN THE NEWS
Associate member James H. Landgraf, Esq. of Cureton Caplan in Mt. Laurel has been named as a “New York Area Best Lawyer 2008” in the field of construction law.
WELCOME NEW CONTRACTOR MEMBER
Allied Trade Services, Inc., Collingswood, NJ – Stephen Joseph, President
Goshen Mechanical, Inc., Malvern, PA – James P. Gaffney, Vice President
WELCOME NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER
Travelers Insurance, Edison, NJ – Pamela Henrich, Account Executive
CraneZ, Inc., Williamstown, NJ – Joseph Zavada, President
Sunbelt Rentals, Maple Shade, NJ – Joseph Mosco, Key Account Rep.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Mar 19th – SJMCA Monthly Meeting, Ram’s Head Inn – Tom Pitcherello
Apr 16th – SJMCA Monthly Meeting
May 16th – “New AIA Documents and Introduction to the ConsensusDocs” Seminar – Caesars, Atlantic City
May 21st – SJMCA 36th Annual Golf Outing – Scotland Run Golf Club