MACRC delegates gathered in Kansas City on Saturday, April 5, to conduct union business and hear Regional Council updates from EST Kevin McLaughlin. Leaders from across the political aisle also attended the meeting and gave their support to the MACRC. They were briefed on recent health fund mergers, a new season of Built to Last […]
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If you’re in Missouri, Arkansas or Nebraska you might be familiar with Macadoodles Wine Cellar. They boast over 4,000 brands of fine wine, liquor and imported beer. Their newest location in Union, MO is set to open just in time for the busy July 4th weekend thanks to fast work from our crew at Titan
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Union Carpenters are performing all scopes of the carpenter trade at the $450 million renovation of KU’s Football Stadium. Turner Construction is the general contractor on the massive project upgrading the football stadium. The renovations include a new scoreboard, a new conference center, elevated seating and premium seating that’s closer to the on-field action. Construction
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About 400 Chicago Public Schools students came out to our Chicago Training Center on Wednesday to attend a hands-on skilled trades event where they learned how to set forms, cut tile, hang drywall and other crafts of our trade. The event – a partnership with CPS, city agencies, City Colleges of Chicago, labor unions and
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Congratulations to EST Kevin McLaughlin who was recently honored by the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum at an award ceremony last week. EST McLaughlin received the Change Agent Award for his longstanding commitment to the labor movement and helping working families. Well deserved!
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Union Carpenters with Midwest Drywall are building the new Dr. James Hurd Recital Hall for Washburn University in Topeka, KS. This beautiful 175-seat space will host musical performances and be able to record acts with leading-edge technology.
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It was a banner day at the Illinois State Capitol for the Tradeswomen Take Over Springfield day of action. More than 300 tradeswomen from throughout the state converged at the capitol today to lobby lawmakers on behalf of a new resolution advocating state-level policies that strengthen pathways for women in the trades. Local 237 member
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Calling all fishermen! It’s about that time of the year again for the annual Mid-America Carpenters Bass Tournament at Lake of the Ozarks.
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Big congrats to MACRC Training Program Assistant Coordinator Kina McAfee who last week was inducted into the Construction Industry Service Corporation Hall of Fame! Kina was recognized for her lifelong dedication to the principles of Union craftsmanship and her mentorship of thousands of carpenter apprentices. Kina received the award from EST Kevin McLaughlin and was
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Strong Alone, Unstoppable Together is more than the MACRC’s registered trademark, it’s a guiding principle to who we are throughout our geographical area. As a result, we improve the lives of our membership, our communities and we attract employers who see the value of our skills and professionalism. Being mindful to not disrupt the relationships
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