Linda Chamberlain, who served as executive assistant to 10 OPCMIA general presidents over her 54-year tenure with the union, announced her retirement, effective July 1. She was recognized and praised by all who worked with her for her extraordinary service, exceptional performance and deep dedication to the well-being of every OPCMIA member.

Janelle Leone, an OPCMIA Local 534 member, was named a Tradeswomen Build Nations Tradeswoman Hero for January.

OPCMIA General President Daniel E. Stepano released a memorandum.

Daniel E. Stepano, General President of OPCMIA since April 16, 2016, announced his intention to retire in January 2023. The OPCMIA General Executive Board unanimously elected General Secretary-Treasurer Kevin D. Sexton as his replacement.

Check out OPCMIA's newest "Steel Edge Women Spotlight," featuring Local 18 Cement Mason Sabrina Duncan. She is a 3rd-year apprentice who "cannot wait to become a journeyman."

On June 2, EIMA staff members met with leaders of the Operative Plasterers' & Cement Masons' International Association to discuss ways in which the organizations can collaborate in advancing the EIFS industry.

COVID-19 has now been declared a pandemic, and the disease is spreading quickly throughout the United States. In a matter of weeks, the human and economic impact has become devastating for working people and for our country. The labor movement is mobilizing and doing everything we can to protect our members and the general public, and we ask the federal government, state and local governments, and employers to do the same.

Delegates to the OPCMIA’s 52nd Convention unanimously re-elected General President Daniel Stepano, General Secretary-Treasurer Kevin Sexton, Executive Vice President Todd Lair, Vice President Richard Bailey, Vice President Michael Hubler, Vice President Doug Taylor and Vice President Rob Mason.