The Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City

Allan Ward

The LMC mourns the death of Allan Ward, president of IBEW Local 124.  Allan helped lead the local's involvement in government and politics and was an active, visible participant in the community.  Allan had cancer.

We last saw Allan at the LMC Golf Tournament in July, where he looked good and noted how lucky he felt to be alive and enjoying the course at Oakwood and the other players.  We will miss his leadership and our prayers wre with his family.  Local 124 held a memorial service for himi at the union hall Saturday; services and burial were last week in Cameron, Mo.

Builders', Bricklayers in New Spaces

The Builders' Association has christened its new offices at 720 Oak, Kansas City, Mo., 64106.  Located in the old "Courtview" building, the association now has expanded space near the heart of downtown.

The Builders' previous offices are staying in the construction industry.  Bricklayers Local 15 has moved in to the 632 W 39th Street, Kansas City, Mo. 64111 location and adapted it to meet the union's needs, including expanded parking from its previous location.

Photos from the Builders' open house for the new offices can be found in a photo album at the left.

MCA Address Change

The Mechanical Contractors Association new office address was reported earlier in this blog.  However, it was also reported with an incorrect zip code in the minutes from yesterday's Construction Industry Committee meeting.  The correct zip is 66210.

J.E. Dunn Construction Co. Moves HQ

LMC member J.E. Dunn Construction Co. has moved its headquarters to 1001 Locust Street, Kansas City, Mo. 64106.  Phone numbers remain the same.

Kiewit Moves

Just moved into new quarters is Kiewit Power Constructors.  The new home is 9401 Renner Road, Lenexa, KS 66219.  New phone is 913-928-7800, fax 689-4800.  Kiewit previously had been in Overland Park.

Builders' Association Completes Move

The Builders' Association has now moved to 720 Oak Street, Kansas City, Mo., 64106, from its previous headquartersat 632 W. 39th Street.  There is no change for staff at the Builders' Training Center in North Kansas City and phone and email addresses continue.

LMC Board Sets Public Officials Reception

Summary of Minutes

LMC Board Meeting July 15, 2009

Teamsters Local 541 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Attending:  Donna Birks, Jim Delaney, Lyle Farrand, Kevin Istas, Robbie Makinen, John Phillips, Bob Jacobi.

•Thanks to Lyle Farrand and Teamsters Local 541 for hosting.

•A consolidated and analyzed financial statement will be sent with the board minutes.  The board reviewed a version just received.

•M/S/C to adopt proposed 2009-2010 budget (sent to board in May)

•Issues Report:  In addition to those from the board background information, Ned Holland, recently named to a federal Health and Human Services position, would be a good invitee to a forum/event on health care; reform of consumer protection on credit is being considered; bills have been introduced to eliminate arbitration for employment (though not labor relations) issues; Jackson County is being considered for the new U.S. Public Service Academy.

•The golf touornament will be July 20.  All are looking forward to Robbie’s pulled pork.  The Mid-America Labor-Management Conference was successful and marketing for the Mid-Level Leadership Program is underway.

•M/S/C to change to a quarterly board meeting schedule after the Sept. 16 or Nov. 18 meeting.  The Executive Director will develop a meeting schedule based on key board decision points.  Morning meetings perhaps with a speaker or tied to an event are preferred.

•M/S/C to pursue the Nov. 19, 2009 date at the Downtown Marriott, Old Muehlbach Lobby, for the Public Officials Reception.  (That date has now been confirmed)

•M/S/C to adjourn at 1 p.m.

MCA Moves

LMC Member Mechanical Contractors Association has moved to 10955 Lowell, Suite 1050, Overland Park, KS 66201, 913-948-9200, fax 948-9275.

The Builders' Association is also scheduled to move to 720 Oak in downtown KCMO by the end of the month, and J.. Dunn Construction Co. is moving soon to its new headquarters.  We will update on details once those moves are made.

LMC Welcomes Teamsters Local 955

The LMC welcomes Teamsters Local 955 as a new member.  Local 955's contact information:

Teamsters Local 955

Jim Williams, President

4501 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd Ste 955

Kansas City, MO 64130

(816) 923-3500; fax 923-1948

jwilliams@kcteamsters.com

We look forward to Local 955's participation.

LMC Board Meets May 27

The Labor-Management Council Board of Directors will next meet at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 27 at Fire Fighters Local 42.