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Union Political Power: KCK Mayor Wants to Re-Open Fire Station 15
In a strong sign of things to come, newly-elected Mayor Tyrone Garner toured the controversially-closed [...]
Show Your Union Pride and Help Area Kids
Alise Martiny, the Business Manager of the Greater Kansas City Building and Construction Trades Council, [...]
Power In Numbers: Kansas City Union Organizers Confront Contractor
Organizers from several unions in Kansas City had grown suspicious of labor practices at a [...]
101 the Fox MVP: Paula Winkler of Laborers Local 264
paula mvp laborers Alise Martiny, Business Manager of the Greater Kansas City Building and Trades, [...]
IBEW 53: Women Paving the Path
Sharniece Lewis Sharniece Lewis has become the first woman at IBEW Local Union [...]
2021 WAS A GOOD YEAR FOR UNIONS
Successful strike outcomes, Labor supporting appointments, and increase in union popularity help made 2021 [...]
90 Year Old Union Member continues to Gives Back to His Community
For the last five years, Joe Padilla, a Marine veteran, has been helping IBEW Local [...]
CWA Members Warn, Don’t be Fooled
After a push from union members, the Communications Workers of America is stepping up its [...]
Area Labor Community is Gearing Up for Political Fights Ahead
Hosted at IBEW Local 124’s hall, the Kansas City AFL-CIO and The Kansas City Building [...]
Clever Holds Infrastructure Meeting with Local Union Leaders
While the original intention was to have Rep. Emanuel Cleaver speak in person, the demands [...]
Here’s a peek at this week’s print edition! BIDEN VISITS KC WITH FOCUS ON UNIONS
December 11th Edition DECEMBER 11 FINAL A few headlines: -New anti-worker group wants to circulate [...]
UNION VOLUNTEERS GIVE BACK TO THOSE IN NEED
For the third year in a row, Community Builders of Kansas City hosted a Special [...]
IUPAT DC 3 PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR MAYOR LUCAS TO VISIT TRAINING CENTER
During National Apprenticeship Week, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas accepted the invitation to join IUPAT DC [...]
Responsible Bidder Language Passes in KCK
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas has passed responsible bidding language. [...]
PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 533 SHOW THEIR UNION PRIDE THROUGH TATOOS
For a long time, workers in construction, the trades, or members of the armed services [...]
WAGE THEFT ORDINACE PASSES
Another success in our ongoing fight against wage theft! Recently, Kansas City, Mo city [...]
A WIN FOR WORKING FAMILIES AND ORGANIZED LABOR
WHAT IT MEANS TO MISSOURI Congress passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, [...]
Thank You Warriors, Boaters, Volunteers and Sponsors for Another Successful Fishing for Freedom Event
Fishing for Freedom brings together veteran warriors with volunteer boaters for a [...]
101 The Fox MVP Recognition Given to Teamsters Local 41 and Roy Nixon
Alise Martiny, Business Manager of the Greater Kansas City Building and Trades, joined Slacker of [...]
IN MEMORY OF A GREAT LABOR LEADER
Herb Johnson “Herb” Johnson, retired secretary-treasurer of the Missouri AFL-CIO, died on Oct. [...]
Labor Honored At 2021 George Meany Recognition AND Awards Dinner
On Thursday, September 23rd, members of the Kansas City labor community gathered together for the [...]
Working Families’ Friend Hosts Fall Cook-Out and BBQ Competition
In a day full of fun with literally perfect weather, Working Families’ Friend hosted their [...]
Celebrating Rosie’s Legacy and Local Tradeswomen
Local union women gathered together at the Charles Wheeler Downtown Airport in front of [...]
Union Miracle Bowl 2021 Raises Over $38,000 Benefitting Children
The Children’s Miracle Network Champion, Brandon Kellogg, pictured alongside fellow KU Medical Center children [...]
