1. « Volume 1

    Member Benefits, Joining, MMCA Board & Staff

    1. Benefits of Membership
    2. Board & Staff
    3. MMCA Historical Perspective
    4. What MMCA Does
  2. « Volume 2

    Permit, License, Bond & Ins. Requirements

    1. St. Paul Online Requirements
    2. Master Bonds
    3. Each City's Requirements
    4. Inspectors Directory
  3. « Volume 3

    U.A. Labor Agreements

    1. Minnesota U.A. Local Representatives
      1. Jurisdictional Map
    2. Minneapolis / St. Cloud Plumbers Local 15 Working Agreement
      1. Apprentice & Journeyman Wages
      2. #15 Plumbers Residential Supplement
      3. Metro Free Zone Map
      4. #15 Mileage Chart
      5. Minneapolis Trade Line Agreement
    3. St. Paul Plumbers Local 34 Working Agreement
      1. Apprentice & Journeyman Wages
      2. #34 Plumbers Residential Supplement
      3. Metro Plumbers Free Zone Map
    4. St. Paul Pipefitters Local 455 Working Agreement
      1. Apprentice & Journeyman Wages
      2. Mechanical Equipment Service Maintenance & Residential Agreement
    5. Minneapolis/St. Cloud Pipefitters Local 539 Working Agreement
      1. Apprentice, Journeyman, & MES Wages
      2. Mechanical Equipment Service Maintenance & Residential Agreement
      3. Minneapolis Pipefitters 539 Mileage Allowance
      4. Minneapolis Pipefitters Free Zone Map
      5. Minneapolis Trade Line Agreement
    6. Rochester Local 6 Working Agreement
      1. Wages
    7. Mankato Working Agreement
      1. Mankato #34 & #455 Apprentice & Journeyman Wages
    8. Duluth Working Agreement
    9. United Association National Residential Agreement
    10. Negotiation Information
      1. General Management Guidelines
      2. Contingency Planning
      3. Outline of Reserved Gate Law
      4. Picket Line Checklist
    11. U.A. Wages for Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Cloud, Mankato
    12. MSCA National Service & Maintenance Agreement
  4. « Volume 4

    Construction Contract Documents

    1. American Institute of Architects Documents
    2. Associated General Contractors Documents
    3. MMCA Documents
  5. « Volume 5

    Employment Services

    1. MMCA Affirmative Action Plan with City of Minneapolis
    2. St. Paul Affirmative Action & Labor Standards Compliance
    3. MMCA Affirmative Action Plan with Hennepin County
    4. MMCA / Minnesota Dept. of Human Rights Affirmative Action Plan for Disabled Individuals
    5. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Rules & Contractor Lists
    6. Recruitment Resources
      1. Metro Area Dissemination List for Recruitment
      2. St. Cloud Area Dissemination List for Recruitment
      3. Duluth, Iron Range, Northern Minnesota Dissemination List for Recruitment
      4. Southern Minnesota Dissemination List for Recruitment
    7. Government Mandated Posters
    8. Student Chapters
    9. ESGR: Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve
    10. USERRA Poster
    11. Mandatory State Posters
    12. Mandatory Federal Posters
  6. « Volume 6

    Safety Training & Drug/Alcohol Policy

    1. AWAIR: Developing a Program
    2. AWAIR: Sample Program
    3. Right-to-Know: Explanation & Requirements
    4. Right-to-Know: Developing a Program
    5. Material Safety Data Sheet
    6. Drug & Alcohol Policy
    7. Drug/Alcohol Video Training 
      1. Introduction
      2. Part One
      3. Part Two
      4. Part Three
      5. Part Four
      6. Part Five
      7. Part Six
      8. Powerpoint
    8. UA Standard for Excellence
    9. TEAM Brochure
  7. « Volume 7

    Minnesota Code Requirements

    1. Minnesota Plumbing Code
    2. Steamfitter Rules & Code for Power Piping Systems
    3. Minnesota State Building Code
    4. Minnesota Energy Code
    5. Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines
    6. Swimming Pool Rules
    7. Well Rules
    8. Minnesota Hospital Construction Rules
    9. Minnesota Food Code
    10. Minnesota Pipeline Regulations
    11. Minnesota Plumbing & Pipefitting Licensing
    12. Minnesota Department of Commerce Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Information
  8. « Volume 8

    Construction Directory

    1. Mechanical / Plumbing Contractors
    2. Inspectors
    3. General Contractors
    4. Manufacturers / Distributors
    5. Governmental Agencies
    6. Building Trades & Associations
  9. « Volume 9

    Management Toolbox

    1. Theft Prevention Seminar
  10. « Special Items
    1. Geothermal Energy Program - 08/28/08
    2. MMCA Map - 05/30/08
    3. Heat Disorders - 05/30/08
    4. Waters Off/Heats On Map - 03/27/08
    5. Lifetime Banquet - 03/18/08
    6. Green LEED Presentation - 02/13/08
    7. Specs and References for the LEED Exam - 02/11/08
    8. LEED Accredited Professional Candidate Handbook - 02/11/08
    9. COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF COM-BUILDINGS COMMISSIONING - 02/11/08
    10. Grade 91 Welding News - 03/07/07

MMCA Board & Staff

Officers (2008)

Greg Goodlund, President
Ed Dahlgren, Vice President
Keith Gause, Secretary
Andrew Fritz, Treasurer

 

Board of Directors

Michael Tieva
Dennis Solberg
Paul Rascher
Tim McQuillan
Greg Nesler
Randy Olson

 

Staff

Steven G. Pettersen
Executive Vice President
Steven is the driving force behind MMCA. He is responsible for the day to day operations and is in constant communications with members, union representatives and users of our industry. Steve's forte is in his negotiating and communication skills. Due to his open and honest communication he has formed strong ties with the union representatives which has helped in contract negotiations.
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Gary Thaden
Government Affairs Director
Gary is MMCAs lobbyist and legal advisor and is continually updating members and staff on the pertinent industry issues in the legislature. Gary sits on or attends many councils and committees including the Energy, Mechanical, and Plumbing advisory code councils, the Workers Compensation Advisory Council, the Construction Codes Advisory Council, several building code official organizations as well as the Joint Apprenticeship Committees and the Health and Welfare Fund Committee.
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Vicki Sandberg
Director of Employment Services
Vicki has been involved with the Minnesota Apprenticeship Advisory Council. She will be working on industry promotion and education to recruit field and management personnel to the mechanical industry and will also work with government offices on Affirmative Action programs and other organizations to promote women and minorities in construction.
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Anne Johnson
Office Manager
Anne is responsible for all bookkeeping functions as well as paying invoices and writing checks.
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Jen Distad
Administrative Assistant
Jen is the personal assistant to Steve and the first person to greet you when calling the MMCA office. Jen is also responsible for all permits that need to be obtained for Minneapolis and St. Paul.
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Paul Berg
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Paul is publisher of the MMCA newsletter and is responsible for marketing the attributes of our membership to the community through promotional materials and the MMCA website. Paul is also responsible for organizing and promoting the training for MMCA member contractors.
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