The Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City

Condolences to the members of Laborers Local 1290 and family members of John Rider, longtime business manager who died last week.

Condolences also to the family of Dave Kendrick, LMC Secretary and Greater KC Building & Construction Trades Council business manager, on the passing of Dave's stepmother Lila Kendrick last week.

The LMC's next Construction Industry Committee meeting will be 8 a.m., Thursday, April 12 at Mark One Electric Co., Inc.

We posted the notice for a Labor Relations Director for Ash Grove Cement last month. The post has been filled by Mike Murff, formerly with Honeywell FM&T.

Mid-Level Participants Complete 2011-12 Program

Congratulations to the following participants who completed the Mid-Level Leadership Program 2011-12 sessions last week:

Joshua Clevenger, Detective/Forensic Examiner/Secretary, Kansas City Police Dept./KCFOP Lodge 99

Brian Dietz, Associate Counsel, J.E. Dunn Construction Co.

Jacqueline A. Dillard, Human Resources Liaison, Kansas City, Mo. Health Department

Cemal Umut Gungor, Manager of Administration & Analysis, City of Kansas City, Mo.

Ronzil Holland, Maintenance Mechanic, Kansas City Water Services/AFSCME Local 500

Lisa Holleron, Manager, Labor Relations, Kansas Gas Service

Christopher G. Merchant, Senior Fleet Maintenance Technician, City of Kansas City, MO/AFSCME Local 500

Joseph R. Moreno, Business Agent, IBEW Local 124

Kenneth G. Schaefer, Project Executive, The Weitz Company

Andrew F. Young, Quality Control Software System Manager, Burd & Fletcher

Mary Zonnooz, Senior Human Resources Specialist, City of Kansas City, Mo.

Look for information on when applications open for the 2012-13 program this summer.

Construction Committee Members Work Congress, MO Capital Halls

Construction Industry Steering Team Summary of Minutes

 8 a.m., Thursday, March 8, 2012, Mark One Electric Co., Inc.

Attending: Terry Akins, Sam Alpert, Jason Banks, Rosana Biondo, Troy Carlson, Dennis Joyce, Dave Kendrick, Bill Livingston, Bob Looman, Alise Martiny, Payne Mendenhall, Herb Millard, Dan Osman,  Barbara Schilling, Chuck Tarpley, John Tompson, Colleen White, Thad Schurter, Bob Jacobi.

•Introductions and thanks to Rosie Biondo and Mark One for hosting.

•The May committee meeting only will be held on the 2nd Friday,  May 11, at 8 a.m., Mark One Electric Co., Inc. and will include Esther George, new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.  Committee members are asked to bring economic forecasts from their organizations’ perspective to the meeting to present to George.

•Prevailing wage has become a major issue in the Missouri legislature.  HCS HB 1198 came to the House floor but was laid over; Senate debate on SB 439 also did not lead to a vote yet.  Vigilance will be needed for the remainder of the session.

•Colleen White has been invited to give testimony to U.S. Senate leaders March 22 regarding allowable funds for Davis-Bacon compliance and MBE/WBE on federal contracts.  She invites committee members to let her know of other federal contracting issue.

•Rosana Privitera-Biondo testified before the U.S. House Small Business Committee on issues affecting women and small contractors and federal jobs, representing Women Construction Owners & Executives.

•Committee members are urged to contact the area congressional delegation to garner strong support for moving the Federal Aviation Administration training facility to Kansas City (Lyric Opera building).  The move would have significant economic impact but is being opposed by

members of the Florida congressional delegation.  The LMC will distribute more information.

•The Prevailing Wage Subcommittee has submitted draft KCMO ordinance language to attorneys for approval.  The language will be brought to the committee for discussion after the review.  Various approaches to enhancing prevailing wage enforcement in KCMO were discussed, and a unified position will be sought to present to the city.

•Member organizations are urged to identify their workers and contractors who can apply for Section 3 qualification for the upcoming KCMO East Patrol Station/Crime Lab as soon as possible.  A meeting with representatives of the committee and the city was productive.  The $60 million project will likely seek a construction manager next month with work beginning in the fall.

•The Kansas City Construction Partners is being revived, now working on the Black & Veatch renovation.  A proposed organizational structure will be brought to the next committee meeting.

•Discussion of the need for a downtown convention hotel came from a discussion of the SkillsUSA conference that is leaving KC in 2015.

•All are invited to an event with Gov. Nixon Friday, March 9, 1:30 p.m. at the Building Trades.

•Upcoming events:

  *New Markets Tax Credit Summit, March 14, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Kauffman Foundation

  *Presentation by Prof. Levin on economic impact of prevailing wage & right-to-work, open to

    all, 6 p.m. March 15 at Local 124.

  *Builders’ Midwest Safety Conference, March 21-23, Adams Pointe Conference Center

  *Building Trades Legislative Rally, Jefferson City, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., March 27

  *FMCS Director George Cohen Speaks, Joe Moreland honored, 11:30 a.m.,  March 27

  *KC CREW luncheon, March 27, Vision KCK, 11:30 a.m., Mission Hills Country Club

  *TMC Health Fair, Arrowhead Stadium, April 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

  *LMC Awards Dinner, April 12, Argosy Casino

  *KCASA Awards Dinner, April 19, Ritz Charles (award nominations sought)

  *Working Families Friend Texas Holdem Tournament, 5:30 p.m., April 27, Pipefitters

     Plumbers Hall

  *NICE Crayons-to-CAD Contest April 28, Builders’ Training Center.

  *Let’s Get Jazzed fundraiser for American Diabetes Association April 25, 6-9 p.m., American

    Jazz Museum

  *Construction Committee meeting date change for May, to Friday, May 11

  *Builders’ Association Scholarship Golf Tournament, May 15, Milburn Country Club

  *KCASA Sport Shoot, May 18, Powder Creek

  *Working Families Friend Golf Tournament, June 20, Teetering Rocks

  *Major League Baseball All-Star Week July 6-10

  *Mid-America Labor/Management Conference, July 15-18, Lodge of the Four Seasons

  *LMC Golf Tournament, July 23, Oakwood Country Club

  *GKC Building Trades Golf Tournament, Aug. 16, Eagles Landing Golf Club

  *KC CREW Golf Tournament, Meadowbrook, Aug. 20

  *Dave Peterson Memorial Golf Tournament, Aug. 26

  *Working Families Friend Fall Cookout, Sept. 6

  *NICE iBuild Showcase, April 26, 2013, Bartle Hall

For details on the above events, please contact the sponsoring group or the LMC

•Next Meeting: 8 a.m., Thursday, April 12, 2012, Mark One Electric Co., Inc., 909 Troost.

•Adjourn

 

The Missouri House of Representatives is scheduled to vote this week on HCS HB 1198, which would weaken and confuse the state's prevailing wage law. The LMC urges a no vote and encourages members and supporters to contact their representatives to express opposition. Contact the LMC for more information.

The Builders' Association awarded 17 college scholarships to regional students at itw 125th Anniversary banquet last month. A photo of the recipients is included in our photo albums to the left. The scholarships are funded by the Builders' Association Education and Scholarship Foundation with contributions from Builders' members.

The deadline is today to register for the United Labor Credit Union Union Retiree Financial Forum set for March 13, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration can be made by calling (816) 313-2848 or going to www.unitedlaborcu.org . The event is free. Activities include health screenings, breakfast & lunch, and speakers/topics such as Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster, Social Security, estate planning, identity theft protection and others as well as KC Chiefs autographs.

The LMC Construction Industry Committee will next meet at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 8 at Mark One Electric Co., Inc., 909 Troost.

Ash Grove Cement has the following position open:

Employee and Labor Relations Director

Ash Grove Cement Company, privately controlled and one of the largest domestically owned cement companies in the US, is seeking a qualified individual to direct the Company’s employee relations activities and to negotiate and manage labor contracts for Ash Grove and its subsidiaries.

The successful candidate must have a BS degree with 5 to 7 years experience in employment/labor relations in a union environment. Must possess strong people and organizational skills with proven ability to lead and implement change and improvement. Must have demonstrated success in building long-term relationships utilizing effective and consistent communication skills. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products.

Requires up to 40% travel.

To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ashgrove.com .

Ash Grove offers outstanding benefits and a rewarding work environment. Send resume to: Ash Grove Cement, HR Department 11011 Cody, OP, KS 66210. Fax: (913) 345-4263. steve.brown@ashgrove.com.

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