April 2018
Multi-Employer Pension Reform

The DISCA Board voted to join the Signatory Wall and Ceiling Contractors Alliance (SWACCA) in 2017. SWACCA was incorporated by signatory wall and ceiling contractors to protect and grow the market share of signatory contractors, while promoting and enhancing the wall and ceiling industry.

A key focus of SWACCA is in government affairs, and they have retained a very respected government relations firm, Siff & Associates, to represent them.

SWACCA is deeply involved in multiemployer pension reform, and is working hard to obtain passage of the Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act. A synopsis of the bill is contained in the sample letter below.

Click here to view the complete bill.

This is a vital issue to all signatory contractors. You can assist in this effort by following the instructions below.

GROW Act - Submitting A Letter Of Support To Your Member of Congress
  1. Visit your congress member's website to determine guidelines for submitting a letter to his/her office, and note that letters can often be submitted via the website through a form.
  2. It is recommended that you submit your letter via the suggested channels on the member's website, as physical mail is often extremely delayed in delivery due to strict security guidelines instituted by the U.S. House and Senate.
  3. Keep your letter brief and get right to the point.
  4. Consider basing your letter on the following sample.
Industry News
Drywall Finishing Council Publishes Guideline for Finishes Over Gypsum Board, Glass Mat and FRG Panels 
The Drywall Finishing Council has published a new document, "Recommended Paint Systems Applied over Gypsum Board, Glass Mat and Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Panels."   READ MORE >

National Small Business Week Virtual Conference, May 1 - 3
The U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE Association will host a free, 3-Day Virtual Conference during National Small Business Week.
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Events & Programs



2018 Scholarship Program

Application Deadline
Thursday, May 31, 2018

View eligibility requirements and download the scholarship application.  MORE >
2018 Golf Outing

Canoe Brook Country Club
 Monday, June 25, 2018

Learn more about the 2018 Golf Outing. Registration is now open.  MORE>