Advocacy
The MBA represents its members at the bargaining table and in the halls of government, from negotiating labor contracts to monitoring legislation at every level.
Labor Relations
Master Builders’ Association of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. (MBA) negotiates the building construction labor contracts with four (4) different crafts covering commercial, institutional, multi-family residential, and industrial across the southwest counties in the state of Pennsylvania. These agreements are with the Carpenters, Laborers, Cement Masons, and Operating Engineers.
General Contractor members shall designate their bargaining rights to MBA for at least two (2) of the four (4).
Specialty Contractor members shall designate their bargaining rights to MBA for at least one (1) of the Association labor contracts or otherwise be in signed agreement with another building trade union.
Our members benefit from access to two highly respected national professional organizations:
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
MBA is the local chapter of AGC and members can access information on Human Resources, Labor, other chapters across the country, and national resources.
Learn moreThe Association of Union Constructors (TAUC)
MBA is a Local Employer Organization (LEO) of TAUC. As a LEO member, we have access to other LEO members across the country and the many resources that TAUC provides. TAUC also has long-standing relationships with the National Building Trades and all of the General Presidents.
Learn moreMBA also provides the following services for its members:
- Appoints Trustees to represent management on many Taft-Hartley Funds
- Maintains the wage, fringe benefit rates, and expiration dates for all local trades
- Participates in the labor / management organization, Builders Guild of Western Pennsylvania
- Arranges Pre-Job Conferences, especially for projects working under the National Maintenance Agreement (NMA)
- Participates in the Western Pennsylvania Construction Industry Drug-Free Partnership, along with all MBA affiliated trades: Carpenters, Laborers, Cement Masons, and Operating Engineers.
For Labor Agreements and Wage Rates, please login to the members page. If you need assistance, please contact the MBA.
Legislation
The Master Builders' Association monitors legislation affecting the construction industry on all levels of government, Federal, state, and local.
Federal
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) influence among the members of Congress, White House officials, and legislative agencies is unmatched by any other construction organization. MBA members are well represented on issues of national concern through the AGC.
State
The MBA monitors legislation affecting our industry. MBA also has a dedicated lobbyist who focuses on state and local issues relevant to the construction sector.
Local
MBA exhibits a collaborative spirit in monitoring local legislation with its participation on the Construction Legislative Council of Western PA (CLC). This organization is comprised of thirteen construction associations, representing contractors, subcontractors, engineers, owners, architects, and material suppliers.
Pennsylvania Separations Act
A modernization of the multiple prime delivery mandate in the state of Pennsylvania remains the top legislative priority of the MBA.
MBA membership puts an experienced voice to work for your business, at the bargaining table and across every level of government.