The Northern California Glass Management Association (NCGMA) represents union glass installation 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.
A Letter from our President: John Maggiore, President NCGMA,
and President of Royal Glass Company.
The fourth quarter of 2009 has been challenging due to the economic environment. Even so, this has been a progressive period for the Northern California Glass Management Association. At the recent NCGMA Annual Membership meeting on October 15, 2009 the members elected new directors and officers. (See summary article inside)
The 2009 – 2010 NCGMA Officers / Board of Directors:
John Maggiore-President (Royal Glass Co.), Skip Weltz-Vice President (Walters & Wolf Glass), Chris Bagatelos-Treasurer (Bagatelos Architectural), Mark Dutrow-Secretary (U.S. Glass, Inc.), Desmond O’Reilly-Director (O’Reilly & Faina), Joe Brescia-Alternate Director (Architectural Glass & Aluminum), Steve Stewart-Alternate Director (Signature Glass & Window), Nick Lauria-Alternate Director (Progress Glass), Nick Bagatelos-Alternate Director (Bagatelos Architectural).
For the first time ever James Williams-General President, IUPAT invited NCGMA contractors to attend a “Contractor Day” to give us an understanding of how they make changes to the International Constitution. Representing NCGMA were Skip Weltz (Walters & Wolf Glass), Joe Brescia (Architectural Glass & Aluminum), Jim Maggiore (Royal Glass Co.) and Executive Director John Kusper. . They said it was very informative and we will be seeing some changes in the DC 16 bylaws next year.
The Journeyman and Apprenticeship Training Trust Fund had a dinner and ceremony for graduating apprentices at Scotts in Jack London Square in Oakland. There were over 400 contractors, apprentices and guests in attendance. We had 51 Glaziers graduate this year.
In November Joe Brescia, Skip Weltz, Jim Maggiore, John Kusper, Mike Mullins and I attended the LMCI Finishing Industries Forum in Las Vegas. This conference is attended by hundreds of labor and management representatives from across the country. It is an opportunity to hear new ideas and possible solutions to the many problems confronting the industry during these difficult economic times. We attended a meeting of the California Glazing Industry Assessment & Action Plan Committee. The committee reviewed the plan that will be executed to facilitate an increase in Union market share and Union membership and established a time line.
Upcoming Events:
The EPA lead abatement classes hosted by NCGMA on February 25 and March 4, 2010 are now full.
Congratulations to the 2010 GMA Award Winners:
Carl Allison of Royal Glass Company, Leroy Brock of Adolph's Glass, John Butticci, Sr. of Valley Waterproofing, Inc. , JonCarlos Corzo of Golden Gate Glass, Duane Cummins of U.S. Glass Inc., Mike Dallara of Mission Glass, Frank Dibartolo of Guarantee Glass, Andrew Finch of Pacific Glazing Contractors, Flavio Garcia of USGA, Inc., Dave Garcia Jr. of Precision Glass Systems, John Harbison of Walters and Wolf, Kevin Hardman of Hardman Glazing Systems, Chris Hernandez of Architectural Glass and Aluminum, Donald Horvath of Moore and Sayle Glass Company, John Horwedel of United California Glass and Door, Dave House of Progress Glass, Mike Jean of Dotto Glass Inc., Jim Keegan of R&S Glazing, John Lowery III of Glass & Sash Inc., Michael Maddon of United California Access and Security, Dan Moore of Westpac, Matt Nelson of Andre's Glass, Mike Shane of Ranker, AMG., and Joe Tayeh of Signature Glass and Windows.
This year's GRAND PRIZE WINNER of $5,000 combined cash and travel vouchers was:
Mike Shane of Ranker, AMG!!
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 one of 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.
Northern California Glass Management Association 5677 Horton Street Emeryville, CA 94608 Phone: (510) 428-1184 * Fax (510) 428-9489 Executive Director: John J. Kusper, Jr. webmaster: balister42@gmail.com