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KC Transit Funding Saves 48 Union Jobs, But Long-Term Funding Remains Uncertain

ATU Local 1287 Tristin Amezcua-Hogan -
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) avoided planned service cuts last month after Kansas City approved $8.3 million in extra funding, preventing 48...

Streetcar Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Join Teamsters

Kansas City Tristin Amezcua-Hogan -
On August 13, Kansas City’s RideKC streetcar workers voted to join Teamsters Local 955 in an NLRB election. The vote achieved wide support, with 81%...

Sprinkler Fitters Local 314 Ends Nearly Two-Week Strike Against Local Contractor

Sprinklerfitters Local 314 Julia Williams -
LENEXA, Kan. — After a week and a half, Sprinkler Fitters Local 314 has drawn up the paperwork to end its strike against a...

4th Generation Plasterer Transitions from Local 518 Business Manager to International Union

Local Unions Julia Williams -
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — After 26 years with Operative Plasters’ and Cement Masons’ (OPCMIA) Local 518, Business Manager Kevin Gard will have his last day...

UA Apprentice Becomes First Pipefitters Local 533 to Receive NABTU Tradeswomen Heroes Award

Pipe Fitters Local 533 Julia Williams -
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — At 10:30 a.m. on June 29, pipefitter Meghan Barton was asked to make her way to Pipefitters Local 533 to...
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LMC News this month includes: •The LMC/BOMA-KC Public Officials Reception...

LMC Construction Committee Minutes Oct. 8, 2026

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Construction Industry Steering Team Summary of Minutes  8 a.m., Thursday,...