Government Affairs: Bringing North Carolina to Washington, D.C. and Hopefully Young People to Your Jobsites
April 2025

For you long time members of the Mason Contractors Association of America you likely remember our Annual Washington, D.C. Fly-In where MCAA members from around the country would come to Washington, D.C. meeting with Members of Congress from their home sta

Legislative Update: From the Desk of Mackie Bounds
March 2024

Read all about how the Dignity Act can transform the Industry for the better.

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES FINAL RULE TO MODERNIZE DAVIS-BACON ACT
August 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the issuance of the final rule “Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation” to update regulations that implement the Davis-Bacon Act and Davis-Bacon and Related Acts to reflect better the needs

Update On Biden Administration's Vaccine Mandate
November 2021

UPDATE 11/23/2021: We are waiting on the Sixth Circuit Court. If they also stay the rule, we will continue to monitor the situation. If they decide to enforce, we will be providing Vaccination and Regular Testing policies for our members.

Federal Appeals Court Issues Temporary Stay To Biden Administration's Vaccine Mandate
November 2021

A federal appeals court temporarily stayed the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for large companies over the weekend after several Republican state governments and business/advocacy groups sued to block its implementation.

NEW: FAQs Regarding COVID Protocols For Federal Contractors
November 2021

The Biden Administration has issued a new set of Frequently Asked Questions for federal contractors who are expected to be impacted by the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.

Safety and Health in a Biden Administration Safety Round Table January 20, 2021
January 2021

The MCAA is hosting another Safety Roundtable with the discussions focusing on what to expect from a Biden Administration.

Updates On The Coronavirus Aid, Relief And Economic Security Act
April 2020

Updates regarding several elements of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Comprehensive Resource List
March 2020

Here is a list of COVID-19 resources for both your personal and professional life. As news becomes available, we will continue to update this page.

MCAA Working To Appeal OSHA's Coronavirus Reporting Requirements
March 2020

The MCAA is working with fellow Construction Industry Safety Coalition members to ask the Department of Labor to pull back their recent guidance on reporting COVID-19 (Coronavirus) illnesses on employer OSHA Logs.

A Divided Government, But a Massive Opportunity
December 2018

Once the 117th Congress is sworn in January of 2019, we will need your help in getting our message across to Members of Congress from both parties to ensure that our voice is heard.

How to Prepare a Professional Masonry Submittal Package Webinar
September 2018

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “How to Prepare a Professional Masonry Submittal Package” on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 10:00 AM CST.

Worthwhile Work
June 2018

Susie and I joined fellow masons at the Grove Park Inn in North Carolina for the North Carolina Masonry Association’s annual convention. What a beautiful, MASONRY hotel!

We’re in Washington, D.C.!
May 2018

We’re in Washington, D.C.! The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference is about to kick off and we can’t wait to see you!

How to Talk to Elected Officials Webinar
April 2018

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “How to Talk to Elected Officials” on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 10:00 AM CST.

Dust Off Those Suitcases
March 2018

I hope you will join us in Washington, D.C. to make our voices heard as an industry as we meet with over 125 Congressional offices from throughout the country.