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Pathways to Prosperity
How LIUNA helps workers realize the American Dream “We desperately need people who want to work,” said Jason Mendenhall, Business Manager of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 663 in Kansas City, Missouri. There is, in other words, tremendous opportunity right now. The need for workersRead more
Spring Tornadoes Tear Across the Midwest
LDRT Responds in Sherman, Ill. April 1, 2023, brought something more than trickery to hundreds of thousands of Americans across 10 states who were impacted by severe weather the night before. The residents of Sherman, Illinois, were among the hardest hit. A tornado tore through the town, causingRead more
LIUNA General President Terry O’Sullivan and General Secretary Treasurer Armand E Sabitoni Announce their Retirement
Terry O’Sullivan, General President of the Laborers’ International Union of North American (LIUNA), is retiring effective April 30 after serving as General President for almost 24 years. Armand E. Sabitoni, LIUNA General Secretary-Treasurer and New England Regional Manager of the union, also announced his retirement effective April 30 after servingRead more
Midwest Region Welcomes New Vice President
John Penn to retire after 58 years as a Laborer Springfield, IL— LIUNA (Laborers’ International Union of North America) General President Terry O’Sullivan has announced that David A. Frye will serve as the new Vice President and Midwest Regional Manager to lead Laborers in a 10-state region includingRead more
Youth Wrestlers Supported through LIUNA Efforts
Young people train hard for sports, and few sports are as one-on-one competitive as wrestling. The Laborers are sponsoring two tournaments annually to raise visibility with these youth as potential apprentices. The LIUNA Midwest Nationals Wrestling Tournament is held at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, a recurring event since 2004.Read more
Laborers’ Home Development Holds Ribbon Cutting for Ladd Senior Village
Laborers’ Home Development Corporation and Oak Grove Development Corporation held a ribbon cutting on Tuesdayn Nov. 15, 2022, to commemorate opening of Ladd Senior Village at 2 Oak Court, Ladd, IL. Ladd Senior Village consists of 40 units which are affordable senior housing for ages 55+. Construction started March 15,Read more
A Labor Day Message from LIUNA Midwest Region Vice President John Penn
Organized labor unions in McLean County value our community partnerships with local businesses, and our institutions that bring opportunities and strengthen us all. As an elected union officer covering 10 states, I use McLean County as a model. I encourage our 62 local unions to join their Chamber of Commerces,Read more
LIUNA Midwest Region Tri-Funds Conference
The 2022 LIUNA Midwest Region Tri Funds Conference was held June 13-15 at Margaritaville at Lake of the Ozarks, MO. LIUNA leaders and their families participated in three full days of meetings and specially designed workshops that dealt with the many successes and issues encountered by the Laborers. Read more
The Second Annual Work Zone Safety Video Contest
Every year more than 700 people are killed in work zone crashes. The causes can range from driver impairment, to speeding, to being distracted drivers. As we enter the start of construction season in the Midwest, it’s time once again to remind people of the dangers of driving throughRead more
Work Zone Awareness Featured in Illinois
With construction season ramping up across Illinois and the rest of the country, LIUNA, along with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and other industry partners, have joined forces for National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. Together, they are urging drivers to put down their phones, stayRead more
Indiana Rededicates Training Center in Bedford
In 2019, the Indiana Laborers’ Training Trust Fund remodeled the Bedford, IN campus of its training school. On March 31, politicians, contractors, LIUNA leaders, and students finally gathered at the facility to officially rededicate the building and its grounds, a period lengthened by Covid. Indiana Laborers’ District Council BusinessRead more
BIF in Brief: for America and the Midwest Region
Thanks in part to the hard work of LIUNA members in electing Laborer-friendly politicians and encouraging your representatives to do the right thing, Congress has passed a historic $1.2 trillion Infrastructure bill on Friday night. Support came from members of both parties, sending the proposal to the President for hisRead more