We are thrilled to announce that Tony Janowski has been recognized as a 2025 Notable Leader in Sustainability by Crain’s Chicago Business! This spotlight is a testament to his tireless dedication to building a more environmentally conscious future and an even brighter one for our members through the countless work opportunities he helps create. Tony
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Recently, Butler Community College partnered with Mid-America Carpenters’ Regional Council of Apprentice & Training Program and Pittsburg State University to enhance technical careers in carpentry. This partnership offers apprentices a pathway to a two-year associate degree from Butler and a four-year bachelor’s degree from Pittsburg State. This was a group effort led by Training Director
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The National Coalition of Labor’s open enrollment period for Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability insurance has begun, and will run through the end of December. During this period, active members in good standing can purchase this coverage with no medical questions! Members can purchase up to $400,000 in life and AD&D for themselves (formerly $350k)
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More than 750 proud union members, families, and friends came together to celebrate 260 newly minted journeymen and journeywomen from the northern Illinois region at the MACRC’s 52nd annual Apprentice Graduation Dinner! These graduates represent the future of our union and they’re ready to build it. Special thanks to the distinguished guests and speakers who
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This $34 million project to renovate the farmers market and Clock Tower Plaza is being driven by Union members and our signatory contractors.
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This crew is working with Keeley Construction to stop continual flooding in the Old Town area of Eureka, MO. Nearby Flat Creek is prone to flash floods when the Meremac River gets too high. The $7 million flood wall and pump station will attract new business and residents who have stayed away due to expensive
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The extended MACRC family took to the streets on Labor Day to celebrate working people and show our Union pride at Parades in Rockford, Schaumburg, Belleville, and Granite City, IL and Desloge, MO. Thanks to these proud members of the Mid-America Carpenters and their families who took time on their hard-earned day off to show
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We checked in on this crew helping Missouri Baptist Medical Center upgrade their hospital in St. Louis. Our members with Rhodey Construction, Diverzify commercial flooring and Friend Acoustical Ceilings are trusted pros when it comes to getting the job done safely in busy hospital settings.
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MACRC members are keeping the pedal to metal on the Shedd Aquarium restoration project.
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Homeowners living next to this creek in North St. Louis County won’t have to worry about property erosion anymore. Union Carpenters with Gershenson Construction are hard at work on the $8 million Hallstead Storm Channel to shore up the creek and improve water flow with 15-foot concrete walls and new stormwater drains.
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