About AGMCA

Mandate and History

AGMCA has definitely played an important and active role in responsibly representing Union as well, Non-Union Contractors on numerous issues that, effect the day-to-day operations of a Glazier/Glass Contractor in Ontario. The AGMCA directly and with other stakeholders, represent the Industry within a consultative process, that has been a tremendous value to the Industry at large.

In the face of tough competition, today’s buyers of our services, demand quality workmanship and products at a fair price. To achieve what is expected of Contractors, today’s Owners, General Contractors and Consultants have an increasing awareness of factors other than price. They include:

• Track Records of Performance
• Liability
• Productivity
• Workers Compensation
• A stable work force
• Supervision
• A Standard of Ethics
• Warrantee
• Awareness of changing technology
• Highly trained work force
• And a number of other factors

AGMCA represents a unified voice to all levels of government. Among key areas it is involved with are:

• Occupational Health & Safety
• Training and Apprenticeship
• Workers Compensation Reform
• Industry Standards
• Employment Practices
• Labour Legislation
• The Underground Economy
• Taxation
• As well as other issues