Two Industry‑Changing Conferences. One Impactful Week. Get ready to sharpen your negotiation skills, supercharge your labor‑management strategies, and drive our industry forward at MCAA’s Collective Bargaining Conference and the UA/MCAA Labor Relations Conference—two must‑attend events happening consecutively this fall in Las Vegas!
MCAA’s 2025 Collective Bargaining Conference
October 5–7, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV
Join contractors, local association executives, and labor leaders for MCAA’s 2025 Collective Bargaining Conference. This year’s program offers expert insights and practical strategies on:
- Adapting your bargaining approach to fit evolving customer expectations with David Allen of McKinstry
- Using the newly updated Collective Bargaining Guide in real-world negotiations, including an in-depth walkthrough of the guide’s new features
- Gaining perspective through “Walking in Their Shoes,” a candid discussion of the challenges facing local union leaders.
- Insights on private mediation, including a Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) update from Richard Barnes
- Analyzing national labor trends and the role of AI in future negotiations
- Deep dives into service bargaining, trust funds, and cohesive bargaining committees
- A closing session to challenge assumptions: “Ten Things I Think I Know About Collective Bargaining…But Maybe Not!”
Whether you’re preparing for upcoming negotiations or looking to improve labor-management collaboration, this conference offers essential tools and fresh perspectives to help you succeed.
UA/MCAA Labor Relations Conference
October 8–9, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV
Immediately following the Collective Bargaining Conference, the UA/MCAA Labor Relations Conference continues the conversation with a focus on partnership. Jointly hosted by the United Association (UA) and MCAA, this event brings together local labor/management teams to strengthen collaboration across key areas, including:
- Data center construction and energy projects
- Service work
- Organizing efforts
- Cultivating leadership
- Strengthening the UA/MCAA partnership to protect and grow our industry
Additional Details Available
The UA has released detailed session descriptions as well as information about the Biennial UA Scholarship Trust Fund Golf and Clay Shoot. That information is available by clicking the button below and selecting the “Brochure.”
Together, these back-to-back events offer a unique opportunity to develop aligned strategies, share perspectives, and build stronger labor-management relationships across the mechanical industry.
During registration, you will have the option of registering for one or both events.
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