IT'S GREAT TO BE A PCA MEMBER
As a member of the Plumbing Contractors Association of Greater Chicago (PCA), you have a dedicated team of elected leaders, professional staff and industry colleagues who are ready and willing to partner with you to help your business grow and prosper. From collective bargaining to legislative action and from safety, training, marketing and communications, the PCA is second to none. Besides the excellent networking and educational opportunities, PCA members can vote on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Plumbers Local 130 as well as on any amendments to the PCA Constitution and By-Laws. For nearly 140 years, our Association has been helping plumbing contractors (both big and small) remain at the top of their game.
Take advantage of all the PCA benefits and resources and let us work for you!
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PCA Health & Safety Manual
The PCA “Health & Safety Manual” is available exclusively to all PCA contractors at no cost. The document compiled by PCA safety consultant Roger Paveza, President of Vista Safety Consulting, LLC, features interactive functionality. Click here to access the manual. Please note: PCA contractors must be registered on our website in order to view and customize the manual. |
PCA November Meeting - November 8, 2023
Harry Caray's of Lombard Please see the flyer attached for more details and complete the form below to register. |
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Senate Bill 75, Public Act 101-0221 was signed into law by Governor Pritzker in August 2019. Under this Act, Illinois employers are required to train employees on sexual harassment prevention by December 31, 2020, and on an annual basis thereafter. PCA contractors can use the current model training provided (at no cost) by the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) by clicking here. The Plumbing Industry's
Hall of Fame Induction The Chicago Training Center of the Plumbers’ Local 130 UA JAC was the ideal setting as over 125 industry well-wishers including member contractors, association leaders, union officials, invited guests, family and friends gathered on August 31, 2022 to pay tribute to the two newest inductees into the “Chicago Area Plumbing Industry Hall of Fame”: Terrance M. McCarthy of Terry Plumbing Co. and George W. Treutelaar of Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating Co. |
2023-2024 Illinois PHCC CEU SCHEDULE
Below is our current schedule of continuing education classes for Illinois licensed plumbers. As classes are added, they will be posted here and on our Facebook page . Please visit the website often for the latest information and to register for a class. Registration links will be live at least 6 weeks prior to the class date. All Illinois PHCC classes also provide State hours for Certified Plumbing Inspectors.
Chicago Lead Service Line Replacement Program Former Chicago Mayor Lightfoot recently announced an initiative to launch the City’s long-awaited Lead Service Line Replacement Program. The City is offering two methods of City-assisted replacement: The Equity Lead Service Line Replacement Program for low-income residents and the Homeowner-Initiated Lead Service Line Replacement Program. Information on the Lead Service Line Replacement Program is available at: www.LeadSafeChicago.org. |