We are the only labor paper in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area that is officially endorsed by all of the Major Labor Councils in this area.
We are the only labor paper in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area that is officially endorsed by all of the Major Labor Councils in this area.
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MO STATE AFL-CIO TO FUND PRE-APPRENTICE PROGRAM IN KC
The Missouri State AFL-CIO recently announced they have received a grant from the Missouri Department of Labor to assist Kansas City in employing under-represented people in the construction industry including minorities and women. The grant [...]
In 2020 Working Families’ Friend provided over $350,000 to families for emergency assistance
Working Families' Friend is grateful for another year with the opportunity to serve working people at a time of unexpected hardship and need. Each and every year they rely on generous donors like you to [...]
WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY APRIL 28TH
REMEMBER THE FALLEN AND RENEW FIGHT FOR SAFE JOBS On April 28, the labor movement will once again observe Workers Memorial Day to remember workers killed or injured on the job and to renew [...]
Union News
Ironworkers Local 10 Apprentices Give Back at Elmwood Cemetery
Since a hit-and-run last October, two panels of iron fence have lain on the ground of Elmwood Cemetery [...]
HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM RECEIVE MVP RECOGNITION FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS
Every month on 101 The Fox, the Greater Kansas City Building and Trades Council celebrates and honors those men and [...]
Labor Steps Up To Help With Community Food Event
Union volunteers continue to give back to help those in need. More than a year into the pandemic, [...]
KC Labor Beacon News Stories
Ironworkers Local 10 Apprentices Give Back at Elmwood Cemetery
Since a hit-and-run last October, two panels of iron fence have lain on the ground of Elmwood Cemetery along Truman Road. Since then, temporary fencing has done little to keep out unsavory activity and litter. On Wednesday, March 24, that finally changed when [...]
HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM RECEIVE MVP RECOGNITION FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS
Every month on 101 The Fox, the Greater Kansas City Building and Trades Council celebrates and honors those men and women who help build our city. The Greater Kansas City Building and Trades Council Business Manager, Alise Martiny and radio host Slacker, welcomed our most [...]
Labor Steps Up To Help With Community Food Event
Union volunteers continue to give back to help those in need. More than a year into the pandemic, food insecurity continues to be an issue in the Kansas City area. Thanks to community sponsors and volunteers such as the Greater Kansas City Building [...]
LABOR LOSES LONGTIME FRIEND JERRY HELMICK
We are sad to report the passing of Jerry Helmick after a short battle with cancer. Jerry Helmick was a retired Business Agent from the U.F.C.W. and was currently working as a wage investigator for the City of Kansas City, Missouri. Jerry was an outstanding [...]
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