Become an MCAA Member

MCAA membership is for union mechanical contractors seeking comprehensive industry resources, education, advocacy, and national representation. Contractors must be signatory to a labor agreement with the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry (UA).

When you become an MCAA member, you also become part of the MSCA and PCA communities.

What are MCAA Membership Benefits?

Education & Workforce Development 

• Leadership development programs for executives, project managers, service managers, and field leaders 
• Specialized training through MCAA, MSCA, PCA, and affiliated programs 
• Continuing education designed to address real-world industry challenges 

Safety & Risk Management 

• More than 700 award-winning safety and loss prevention resources 
• Downloadable training materials for company-wide use 
• Ongoing safety education and best practices 

Industry Resources & Innovation 

• Smart Solutions case studies highlighting new products and processes 
• Virtual Trade Show and supplier training resources 
• Access to research, benchmarking, and emerging technologies 

Advocacy & Industry Leadership 

• Focused legislative and regulatory advocacy at the national level 
• Representation that protects contractor interests every day 
• Collaboration with allied industry organizations

Membership Dues for MCAA

MCAA contractor dues are based on UA labor hours worked and are paid through your local MCAA affiliate. 

MCAA Annual Dues Structure: 

• Minimum annual dues: $1,200 per branch office (covers the first 12,000 labor hours) 
• Additional dues: $0.10 per hour for hours beyond 12,000
• Annual cap: 300,000 labor hours per branch office 

First Year membership dues are prorated based on when you join:

• January–March: $1,200 
• April–June: $900 
• July–September: $600
• October–December: $300 

How to Join – Contractor Member

Ready to become an MCAA contractor member?

International Contractor Members 

• Contractors located outside of the United States join MCAA as International Members. 
• $2,400 annual membership dues
• Dues are not prorated
• Dues are paid directly to the national MCAA office
• International Members receive access to MCAA resources, programs, and educational offerings while participating under a simplified dues structure that is not based on UA labor hours.

Ready to become an international contractor member?