The Northern California Painting and Finishing Contractors, Inc. (NCPFC) represents union painting and wall covering contractors. Our primary purpose is to represent and promote the best interests of our members in all areas of labor relations.
We also keep members informed about current business trends, provide a place for members to go for legislation and regulatory issues, and provide educational training programs for owners and their office personnel.
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Mission Statement:
To be the premier Painting Union Contractors Association optimizing relations between Labor and Management towards the positive growth of the finishing industry.
A Letter From The President:
Steve Thompson : President NCPFC, and Owner of Jerry Thompson and Son's Painting
The Northern California Painting and Finishing Contractors Association has had a seminar filled 2nd quarter. To help get everyone in the mood for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 16th we co-hosted a seminar with ASA on Subcontractor Default Insurance Coverage and Bonding presented by John Daley, Area Senior VP for Gallagher Construction Services.
On April 12, 2010 we sponsored our third EPA Lead Abatement certification class. Due to demand we have scheduled a fourth and final eight hour certification class for EPA Lead Abatement which is scheduled for August 26, 2010 and is already filled.
John Kusper and I attended the Construction Industry Legislative Conference on April 21st in Sacramento. The meeting highlighted SB 189 on Mechanics Liens and gave us a chance to share our views with our Senators’ representatives.
John Silva and John Kusper attended the Western Region PDCA conference in Scottsdale, Arizona where John Silva was elected 2nd VP for the Region. They had a presentation by 3M which showed off all their new products. John Kusper not only convinced 3M to come and do a presentation in the Bay Area, but also convinced them to help sponsor our annual golf tournament.
On May 19, 2010 Rich Lawler from Arlington Associates LLC gave a presentation to contractors covering safety regulations and mod rates.
June 8th the ASA in conjunction with NCPFC sponsored the “How to be Profitable in Any Economy” seminar.
Last but not least, please be sure to read the important notice regarding your responsibility for Trust Fund Compliance.
I look forward to seeing all of you at the Annual Golf Tournament on June 21st, 2010.
Don’t Forget – Mark Your Calendar >> October 26, 2010 >> OSHA Update Seminar
NCPFC will host OSHA Update Seminar Tuesday, October 26, 2010.
Board of Director Meetings: The NCPFC Board of Directors invites all interested contractors to attend its monthly meeting. Normally the Board meets at the NCPFC offices in Emeryville at 3:30pm on the third Thursday of every month. Interested contractors should check with the Association's office for specific details and to confirm attendance.
Did You Know…?
The Association receives many calls regarding employee relations and the application or interpretation of the CBA with DC16. Do not hesitate to contact us for assistance since the Association’s primary purposes is to represent and promote the best interests of our members.
We would like to hear from you:
The Association has in the past provided to its membership a variety of seminars such as sexual harassment, OSHA compliance, sales & marketing and workers compensation. In order to assist the membership in staying up to date and informed the Association will continue to provide such educational seminars. However, the Association would also appreciate suggestions on subjects of mutual benefit from any contractor. Don’t hesitate to contact us.
contact us
Northern California Painting and Finishing Contractors, Inc.
5677 Horton Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
Phone: (510) 428-9486 * Fax (510)
428-9489
Executive Director: John J. Kusper, Jr.
webmasters: balister42@gmail.com