News Archive
Booker Testifies – Unchain Nation’s March Toward Complete Energy Independence
LIUNA General President Brent Booker told a U.S. Senate Committee today that “frivolous litigation” and distortion of the regulatory process is costing thousands of good blue collar jobs and blocking the U.S. drive for energy independence. “Our nation’s boom in energy production has provided significant work hours and jobsRead more
Together We Rise – Local 477 Tapped to Work on $11 Million Dollar Project
Green Toyota in Springfield, Ill., is planning an $11 million project intended to significantly modernize and expand the showroom, service area, and customer amenities. Highlights include a climate‐controlled shop in the automotive services department, new locker rooms modeled after NCAA facilities, and an interactive conference training room. Additionally, thereRead more
Local 81 Assists with Toys for Tots
Members of Valparaiso, Ind., Laborers' Local 81 volunteered before the holidays, helping families get presents under the tree for their children. Around 35 members showed up to help stage three storage units of toys for 2,000 kids, brightening the holidays of over 500 families. The Local has worked withRead more
Local 829 Supports Missouri Disabled Sportsmen
This holiday season, Laborers Local 829 proudly supported Missouri Disabled Sportsmen with a $2,000 donation! Their Local Union is committed to giving back to their community and making outdoor experiences accessible for all.
Local 231 Helps Honor Veterans
Pekin, Ill., Laborers’ Local 231 committee members, Jerry Cox (on the ladder) and Gaylan Malatt (holding the ladder) spent their morning hanging solar powered Christmas wreaths to the flag poles in the Pekin Veterans Cemetery. The wreaths were purchased by Laborers Local 231 Veterans Committee. Read more
Local 42 Helps for a Brighter Holiday
A huge thank you to all the amazing volunteers who joined St. Louis, Mo., Local 42 for the Laborers Rising Volunteer Organizing Committee (VOC) Annual Toys for Tots Event. Together, they sorted through toys and filled orders to help bring holiday joy to children in need. This is whatRead more
Local 42 Helps Out Veterans for the Holidays
St. Louis, Mo., Local 42 recently partnered with The Kaufman Fund to donate Christmas trees, grocery gift cards, and backpacks with school supplies to veterans in our community. This is the third year of our partnership with The Kaufman Fund. Thanks to everyone who volunteered and donated! Shoutout toRead more
Local 840 Helps Feed Community
Rolla, Mo., Local 840 Volunteer Organizing Committee (VOC) members recently helped their community by donating non-perishable food to the Phelps County Dream Center.
Local 829 Helps with Annual Hunt
Ste. Genevieve, Mo., Local 829 was fortunate to help with the recent Marvin Drury Memorial Antlerless Deer Hunt. It was a great time, even though mother nature didn’t cooperate. Two disabled hunters were able to harvest their first deer, and four others also successfully got one. This was anRead more
Local 663 Helps Plant Pollinator Plot
Missouri Local 663 recently helped plant a pollinator plot at Little Otter Creek Reservoir in Caldwell County, Mo. The reservoir provides a rural water supply system that would also assist in flood prevention during years with more rain. Watch the story of teamwork, conservation, and giving back to ourRead more
Take Action for Responsible Pipelines
As a Union Pipeline Laborer, you know that building pipelines is a skilled profession and there is one way to do it right and that's the LIUNA way. Your union is reaching out to ask for your help to make sure that the proposed DeLa Express Pipeline Project inRead more
Local 660 Goes Back to School
The Wentzville, Mo., Local 660 Volunteer Organizing Committee’s recently held a Back to School Drive. Thousands of dollars in supplies were donated to the St. Louis Crisis Nursery and Boys and Girls Club. Huge thanks to all who supported! Pictured: Richard Cole, Thomas Trendley III, Guy Callaway Jr., MichaelRead more