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The Construction Employers of America (CEA), of which MCAA is a charter member, will be hosting this year’s legislative and regulatory conference virtually on Wednesday, July 21st from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm EDT, and it will focus on key regulatory and legislative issues affecting the union construction industry today. As with previous in-person conferences, the CEA will host both Regulators and Representatives from Congress for their expertise and insight on a variety of topics such as:
- The regulatory landscape for Multiemployer Pension Plans based upon enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021.
- Department of Labor efforts to address Employee Misclassification.
- OSHA developments of interest to the construction industry.
- Infrastructure spending in the Energy and Building Market Sectors and proposed tax measures to fund it.
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Who is the CEA?
We are a coalition of seven premier national construction specialty contracting associations, working together to raise awareness among policymakers, opinion leaders, and the general public, about the value of high-quality American construction. CEA engages on national, state, and local public policy initiatives to strengthen the domestic construction industry and provide opportunities for top-quality construction workers to earn the skills they need to command high wages.