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LIUNA Local 165 Member Featured In Pritzker “State of the State” Speech
(Springfield, IL) LIUNA Local 165 member Reggie Marizetts, Jr., was a guest of Governor JB Pritzker’s for The Governor’s State of the State address. Marizetts, a first year apprentice from Peoria, IL, was featured as Pritzker spoke of the passage last year of the $45 billion infrastructure plan “Rebuild Illinois,”Read more
“Wall Breaking” Commemorates Start of Work on Tiger Senior Apartments
November 21, 2019 (PARIS, IL) Laborers Home Development Corporation (LHDC) held a ceremonial “wall breaking” today to commemorate the start of construction to redevelop the former Paris High School into senior affordable apartments. Tiger Senior Apartments will consist of 42 units in a mix of studio, one, and two bedroomRead more
Worker Memorial Day – A Message from Vice President John F. Penn
Every day, millions of Americans leave their homes and families to go to work. Sadly, 12 of them will not return to their loved ones due to a work place fatality. 12 a day, when even one death is unacceptable. On April 28th of each year, Worker Memorial DayRead more
Work Zone Awareness Featured in Illinois
Day two of National Work Zone Awareness Week began with a press conference hosted by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) at their headquarters in Springfield, IL. Guest speakers included Illinois Transportation Acting Secretary Omer Osman, Bill Frey – Associated General Contractors of Illinois, Training Instructor Tabitha Stambaugh fromRead more
“Drive Like You Work Here”
National Work Zone Awareness Week officially kicked off Monday morning with a press conference hosted by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) held in a work zone at the intersection of I-270 and I-44 in southwest St. Louis. As trucks and cars of all sizes sped by in theRead more
LiUNA Local 477 Business Manager Brad Schaive Receives NAACP Presidents Award
Springfield, IL, February 12, 2019: Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 477 Business Manager Brad Schaive was awarded the President’s Award at the NAACP Springfield Chapter’s banquet held at the Crown Plaza on Feb 10, 2019. The NAACP held their 98th Annual Lincoln Douglas Freedom Fund Banquet. ThisRead more
Elected Leaders Donate Much Needed Equipment to LDRT
Springfield, IL Ward 1 Alderman Chuck Redpath and Sangamon County Auditor Andy Goleman donate two STIHL Chainsaws to LDRT. These were much needed because in a large disaster longer bar arms are critical. These 25 inch bars will get the job done. LDRT cannot thank Alderman Redpath and CountyRead more
Union Members Assist in Taylorville Clean Up
Volunteers Clear Debris From Path of Emergency Crews (TAYLORVILLE, IL) On Saturday, December 1, a rare wintertime tornado struck the central Illinois town of Taylorville. More than 100 structures were damaged with 34 completely destroyed. Debris blocked streets, yards and driveways making them impassable for emergency crews. Within 2-hoursRead more
LIUNA Retirees Gather for Annual Conference
Bringing together Retiree Council representatives, District Council and Local Union Business Managers and special guests from throughout the region, the 11th Annual Midwest Region Laborers’ Retiree Conference was held October 9-10 at the Anthony C. Romolo Training Center in Mt. Sterling, IL. The annual two-day conference advances the region’sRead more
Stop Being Silent – National Suicide Prevention Week
Each year, more than 41,000 Americans die by suicide and almost half a million receive medical care for suicide attempts. Unfortunately, many Laborers are susceptible to suicide. Construction is one of the most at-risk industries with the highest number of suicides and the second-highest suicide rate. Construction workers spendRead more
SWLDC Receives Awards from Alamo Chapter, 1st Marine Division
On Tuesday, August 28, Mary Davidson (retired Local 1095 Business Manager), Alvina Olveda (retired Local 1095 member/former Midwest Region Laborers' Organizer), and Robert "Bruce" Hill (Treasurer of the Alamo Chapter, 1st Marine Division), surprised the Southwest Laborers District Council (SWLDC) Delegates with an unannounced visit. Bruce proceeded to present an award and plaque to theRead more
Political Analyst Slams White House, Praises Union
Bill Kristol, a political analyst, founder and editor-at-large of the political magazine The Weekly Standard, and a political commentator on several networks, offered the following observation on August 27, the day respected U.S. Senator and military officer John McCain was honored for his service to our country. Perhaps the currentRead more