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 over 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. |
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, 2025, 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. ERS: Well-Being. Done Well.
PCA-affiliated contractors can gain free access to the services and online resources of Employee Resource Systems –ERS (as well as its Employer/Member Assistance programs – EAP/MAP listed below). ERS is the service provider responsible for administering crucial evaluation, counseling and follow-up to our “Drug Free Alliance Program. Moreover, as a contractor covered by the PCA’s union contract, you and your employees who do not belong to the union also are welcome to utilize ERS’ many available services and programs sponsored on your behalf by the PCA. In addition, your Plumbers Local 130 member employees enjoy numerous ERS benefits as part of Local 130’s Welfare Fund-sponsored offerings, including: Drug Free Alli-ance Follow Up; Online Seminars; Workplace “Time Management” Courses; Education Services; Older Adult Services; Resources for Veterans; Child Care Services; and more. Reminder: all Illinois employers must provide all employees with Illinois compliant sexual harassment training annually (before December 31 of each year). This training – including a certificate issued after completion – is available to PCA contractors through ERS. Visit the ERS website at www.mylifeexpert.com/ for the no-cost training, and use the code pcaeap to create or log into your profile. 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. |
2025 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 their 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. Friday, November 14, 2025 - 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm - (Online) $60.00-Registration closes on 10/31/2025 Friday, January 9, 2026 - 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm- (Online) $60.00 Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm - (Online) $60.00 March 20, 2026 (Friday) - 9:00 am-1:00 pm - (LIVE Class) $35.00 Friday, April 24, 2026 - 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm- (Online) $60.00 Course Dates-All courses are Central Time. Make sure you provide your complete address, telephone number and personal email address. The email address is how we identify you so you cannot use the same email for multiple registrants or you will not get your credit. All Illinois PHCC classes also provide State hours for Certified Plumbing Inspectors. IMPORTANT: You MUST have your Plumbers License with you the day of the class. Please log on to the platform no later than 20 minutes prior to the class to ensure you are able to get logged on properly. Cancellation Policy: IL PHCC reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment. If we cancel a course, you will be notified and you may transfer to another class. There is no refund for any registration not cancelled (10) working days prior to the workshop. Cancellations made prior to (10) working days before the class will be charged a cancellation fee of $15.00. Illinois PHCC 2026 EXPO Information The Illinois PHCC has scheduled Friday, March 20, 2026 as the date for our annual trade show. The EXPO will once again be held at the Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. ASPE will again be co-locating their event with us. Engineers will be attending the product show and ASPE educational programs. The March 20th date will be a day for educational opportunities and attending the EXPO. A 4-hour continuing education program will be offered on Friday morning. This will be held in the theatre and will allow us to provide up to 800 people with their CEU credit. Exhibitors and attendees are both invited to the after-EXPO party where there will be prizes and free food. Click here to find the contract for the 2026 EXPO. Booths are selling quickly, so act now to reserve your space for the event of the year. Both pages of the hardcopy contract MUST be signed and returned to the Illinois PHCC either by email or mail in order for the space to be held. Click this link to pay on-line by credit card or you can mail in a check with your contract. The discounts for four or more booths will calculate automatically after you make your selection on the form plus you will receive a 3% discount if full payment is received by December 31, 2025. 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. |