Mechanical Trades and Master Plumbers Association

The Mechanical Trades and Master Plumbers Association of Central New York (MTMPA) is the only Association for union contractors in the mechanical and plumbing industry throughout central and northern New York. Its mission is to serve in the best interest of union employers signatory to the Local 81 collective bargaining agreement, and in the best interest of the industry.

The MTMPA provides labor relations and collective bargaining services and remains the negotiating partner with the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 81. The building agreement signatory employers work under has been historically collectively bargained between Local 81 and the MTMPA.

Local 81 and the MTMPA host periodic labor-management meetings, addressing industry issues mutually important to signatory employers and union members. Through this collaborative effort, issues are resolved, and disputes mitigated. In addition, the MTMPA appoints employer trustees to the Local 81 benefit funds. Such appointing authority is contained in the Trust Agreements of the union’s annuity, health, pension, and training funds. Governance of the Funds is a requirement shared by both the Association and the Union, with both having equal appointing power of Trustees. Developing relationships among union employers and union officials is important to the MTMPA.

Collaboration and teamwork remain paramount in continuing efforts to advocate for employers while acting in the best interest of the industry. The MTMPA is well positioned to not only continue but enhance the labor-relations and collective bargaining services union employers have enjoyed for decades.