2606 California Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Welcome to the OPCMIA Local Union No. 526
Urgent Request for those of you interested in doing repair work on INDUSTRIAL CHIMNEY AND SMOKE STACKS. This course is mandatory for employment. We need a minimum of 12 (twelve) students to conduct a 16 (sixteen) hours Saturday and Sunday Class. Call the Union Hall at 412 761 6310 to register. Get Certified so we don’t lose this work to other trades that are certified. Click here for the class descriptions.
There is a very good possibility that the Confined Space Training Certification may become a requirement as the General Contractor Great Arrow, gears up to full production in Beaver County, PA. Don’t be left out! Please register ASAP. We need 15 to 24 members in order to conduct a class. The class is comprised of two 8 hour days. Preferably a weekend in Jan.-Feb. 2017.
Remember, every certification we acquire makes us more employable, in this way, we get the respect we deserve!
Click here for for information about PA Unemployment Benefits. This link will redirect you to the PA.gov website.
We would like to know if anyone has the background clearance to work in the school districts as some employers may have a need for upcoming school projects. Please call the Union Hall to verify at 412 761 6310.
We would like to thank everyone that participated in this years Labor Day Parade.View Photos
During the week of July 26 through July 29 2016 two OPCMIA 526 apprentices competed at the Ohio State Fair in
Columbus, Ohio at the 2016 Great Lakes Apprentice Competition. Contestants were Joe Levandoski and T.J. Rupert.Read More
New
Safety Training classes have been announced. Check the
Training Classes page and
Events page for dates, times and details about
the classes.
Accepting New Journeyperson Cement Masons~please call 412-761-6310
PA ACT 60 Unemployment Law :
In the Member section, we have posted a document "Highlights of ACT 60".
Click the Member Documents to view or download this information.
The monthly union meeting will be held on
the first Thursday of each month starting at 7:30 pm - May
4, 2017, June 8,2017,
July
6,2017, August 3,2017,September 7,2017, Oct 5,2017, November
2,2017 ,Dec 7,2017
please plan to attend
The combined funds office is open daily from 7:00 AM to Noon and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM .Please call with any questions at 412-761-6310. Our facsimile number 412 761 0318. Or Email us at benadmin@opcmia526.org or unionadmin@opcmia526.org.
Three meetings will be held to discuss the upcoming Health Insurace Renewal the dates are : 9-5-17 at 7:00 PM , the Cottage Inn , Ebensburg, PA AND 9-7-17 at 6:00 PM at the Union Hall AND on 9-11-17 at 7:00 PM Days Inn, Meadville , PA . Please call us to RSVP your attendance at one of the meetings. Our Phone number 412-761-6166.
The Combined Funds office will be mailing the Health and Welfare Fund Statements September 5,6,7 of 2017 .
UPMC- Phone number 1 888 876 2756, UPMC Behavioral Health 1 888 251 0083
Colonial Life Products Phone Number - 1 800 325 4368
Guardian Insurance Phone Number -1 800 627 4200
UPMC for Life Phone Number-1 877 539 3080
Freedom Blue Phone Number -1 800 550 8722
Also check our Events page for a calendar of current events, training classes and meetings