Established in 1987, the Saint Joseph Valley Masonry Contractors Association is a not-for-profit entity which is composed of members who fall into the following categories; Regular Member of a Mason Contractor, or Affiliate Member, and whose duties are to:

• Promote the welfare of the masonry industry

• Promote better relations between members of the Association and the public whom they serve

• Foster good-will and encourage ethical conduct among members and promote cooperation between members for the betterment of the industry

• Promote better relations between private owners and public bodies (such as Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, Contractors, and Sub-contractors)

• Maintain high professional standards in the conduct of work

• Combat unfair practices

• Encourage efficiency among masonry contractors

• Encourage those methods of contracting for work which relieves the contractor of improper risks

• Encourage sound business methods intending to raise the standing of masonry contractors generally in the business world

SJVMC offers collective bargaining rights for all members employing the following union trade in the Michiana Area:

• Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen

The governing body of SJVMC is a Board of Directors made up of five members of the Association. The Directors shall serve without compensation.