MRCA NEWS www.mrca.org — Midwest Roofer 33 By: Valerie Pope, MRCA Signatory Contractors Council Staff T he MRCA Signatory Contractors Council hosted their annual SCC Summit on March 23rd in Chicago, Illinois. Signatory contractors from across the region convened for a half-day session packed with information specific to their unique labor relations challenges. The event was led by Christina Wernick, a partner at Laner Muchin, Ltd.. Laner Muchin is a top firm in the field of labor relations and collective bargaining. Wernick has been featured at many of the national bargaining conferences and is quickly becoming THE go to labor attorney for signatory contractors in the construction industry. Wernick presented the session “Knowing Your Labor Law Guiderails” and then she was joined by her colleague, Megan Wilkes, to present “Survival Strategies for Signatory Contractors”. John Quanstrom, Executive Director of the Sheet Metal and Roofing Contractors Association of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota offered a session on negotiating paid time off in collective bargaining agreements. Valerie Pope of the Roofing Contractors Association of Central Ohio led a discussion of new employer tracking requirements on overtime in the OBBBA and the difference between overtime in the CBA and Federally recognized overtime. The day wrapped up with an open discussion of the current status of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Construction Labor Research Council tools, the Mike & Mike on the Fringe Library, and the SCC CBA/Wage Rate Portal. If you are signatory to a labor agreement and would like to be included in SCC correspondence, please reach out to Valerie Pope at vpope@mrca.org or 800-497-6722. T he Architectural Sheet Metal Project of the Year Award highlights contractors that incorporate fabricated architectural sheet metal into an outstanding building project. See how your work matches up against the industry’s leading contractors! The 2026 competition features two categories: New Construction & Restoration / Renovation. One winner will be awarded per category, and both will be recognized during the awards ceremony at the 2026 Leadership Summit in Cape Coral! Key Details for 2026 Applicants: • Application Period: Open now through August 31, 2026 • Eligibility: Projects that were substantially completed between 01/01/2025 & 12/31/2025 • Requirements: A completed application, $100 fee, and photos must be included for every project submitted. Companies are permitted to submit more than 1 project in either category. • Access the application online: 2025 Award Winner Kreiling Roofing MRCA Signatory Contractors Council Hosts Annual SCC Summit DOES YOUR COMPANY DO SHEET METAL WORK? Apply for the Architectural Sheet Metal Award!
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