The Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City

Congratulations to Terry and the Hon. Peggy Dunn on being named Kansas Citians of the Year by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. Longtime supporters of the LMC and many great community causes, Terry and Peggy deserved the recognition and no doubt will continue their outstanding leadership.

The LMC mourns the passing of John Moreno, longtime member of IBEW Local 124 and General Motors worker who was the first Mexican-American member of Local 124. John was also the father of Bo Moreno, LMC vice co-chair and business manager of Local 124. Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5-8 p.m. at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th Street, Independence 64055, with funeral Mass Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church. Donations in his memory can be made to the American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org.

LMC members were active in leading and participating in the 2024 Heartland Women in Trades Equity Summit at the Fire Fighters Local 42 hall. See photos under the Photo Album 2024 HWIT Equity Summit.  HWIT is an LMC member.

Join Polsinelli and the Labor Management Council of Greater Kansas City to hear National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Member (and former Chairman) Marvin Kaplan.

Member Kaplan, native of Kansas City, will speak on "My dissents to Biden Board cases (e.g. work rule and handbooks, severance agreements, captive audience speeches, joint employment and Cemex bargaining orders)."

Kaplan is the only current Republican member of the Board. Polsinelli believes the election results mean probable changes to the composition of the NLRB and Biden Board cases. Kaplan's comments should be helpful for attendees in determining possible future directions of the Board.

Program Details
Tuesday, December 17
12:00 PM | Lunch
12:30 PM | Presentation
1:15 PM | Q&A
1:45 PM | Reception

Polsinelli
1st Floor Conference Center
900 W. 48th Place
Kansas City, MO 64112

The LMC mourns the death of Joe Wiedekehr. Services include visitation Tuesday, Nov. 19, 5-8 p.m. at Carson Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington Ave in Independence, MO 64052, with Mass Wednesday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. at St. Marks Catholic Church, 3736 Lees Summit Road in Independence, 64055. Joe was 100 years old and recently earned a 75-year pin from Roofers Local 20.

Joe not only was an LMC supporter from the early days, but helped develop our leaders right up to today. LMC Vice Co-Chair Bo Moreno is his grandson. HIs granddaughter Christina’s husband Kevin King is a past Local 20 president and now International Representative, and long active in the LMC. International President of the Roofers (as Joe was) and past LMC Co-Chair Jim Hadel followed Joe as leader of Roofers Local 20.

The LMC would not be where it is today without Joe’s leadership and his legacy. He will be missed.

Construction Committee Reviews 2024 Election, Gets Jackson County Updates

Construction Industry Steering Team Summary of Minutes

 8 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, Mark One Electric Co., Inc.

Attending:  Nigel Bayless, Greg Davey, Jon Dougherty, Jason Ferguson, Kris Heegn, Joey Flickner. Dan Loftis, DeRon McGee, Damon Miles, Ralph Oropeza,, Tony Roberts, Chuck Roseburrough, Cameron Seip, Chris Stanton, Nate Zier, Bob Jacobi.

•Thanks to Rosana Privitera-Biondo and Mark One Electric Co., Inc. for hosting.

•Session #36 of the Construction Summit:  Efforts continue working with the Fair Contracting Alliance.  Efforts are also underway to promote Responsible Bidder Ordinances for local governments and school districts.

•The Nov. 5 election results were discussed.  Many rank-and-file members don’t make the connection between public policy made by elected officials and their jobs, and the Democratic Party hasn’t strongly enough identified itself with policies that help working people and economic development but is too identified with social issues.  The incoming Missouri Speaker of the House is open to labor and construction issues.  On the national level there will be changes to the US Department of Labor and OSHA; the pace of changes at the NLRB will depend upon whether Chairperson McFerran is confirmed for another term during the lame duck session.

•Jackson County has several issues of interest:  the county has until the end of the month to determine how to use $70 million in pandemic relief funds or they will revert to the federal government.  Many uses have been identified with county facilities needing hundreds of millions in deferred maintenance, key social service agencies and local governments also needing capital investments with the prospect of declining funding the next four years.  The legislature and the county executive have not yet come to agreement on how to allocate the funds.  The county is also looking to help with completing the funding for the proposed I-70 downtown cap.  The location of the Chiefs and Royals is also undetermined; the Royals have the bigger economic impact due to more games.  KCMO is buying land next to the county jail under construction to build its own facility, though the funding to build and staff is not yet identified.  The rise in property crimes makes the need for short term corrections facilities an issue.

•NICE held its annual fundraising luncheon and announced a $225,000 capacity-building grant from the Kauffman Foundation.  The grant will help build NICE’s finance and marketing infrastructure and add staff to expand programs.  More than 700 attended the luncheon.  There is a need for apprenticeship applicants a few years after high school to brush up on their math and reading comprehension; NICE may be able to offer some programing there.

•The Heartland Women in Trades Equity Summit will be Nov. 24.  Registration information and draft agenda are attached.

•Upcoming events:

*USDOL Davis-Bacon Seminar, Nov. 13-14, online

*Joe Wiederkehr services: Visitation Nov. 19, 5-8 p.m., Carson Speaks Independence, Mass Nov. 20, 10 a.m., St Marks’ Catholic Church

*HWIT Equity Roundtable, Nov. 24, Fire Fighters Local 42, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

*Google Skilled Trades Graduation, Nov. 24, 6-8 p.m., JE Dunn 9556 NE 46th St KCMO

*Luncheon with NLRB Member Marvin Kaplan, Dec. 11, Polsinelli

*Builders’ Holiday Party Dec. 12

*DBIA-Metrowire Holiday Party Dec. 18, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Milburn Country Club

*Working Families Friend Casino Night, Jan. 31, 6-10 p.m., 1222 W 12th St KCMO

*USDOL Davis-Bacon Seminar, March 18-19, online

*NICE iBuild Showcase April 8, 2025

*LMC Anniversary Celebration and Awards Dinner, April 10, Argosy Casino

*USDOL Davis-Bacon Seminar, June 25-26, online

*Mid-America Labor/Management Conference July 6-9, 2025, Camden on the Lake

*LMC Craig Whitaker Memorial Golf Tournament July 22, Eagles Landing Golf Club

*LMC Sporting Clay Shoot Sept. 11, Saddle & Sirloin

*USDOL Davis-Bacon Seminar, Sept. 24-25, online

*NICE Awards Luncheon, Oct. 25

•Next Meeting: 8 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 12  at Mark One Electric Co. 

The mission of the Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City is to enhance collaboration by solidifying trust and communication between labor and management in the community

The LMC mourns the death of Joe Wiedekehr. Services include visitation Tuesday, Nov. 19, 5-8 p.m. at Carson Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington Ave in Independence, MO 64052, with Mass Wednesday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. at St. Marks Catholic Church, 3736 Lees Summit Road in Independence, 64055. Joe was 100 years old and recently earned a 75-year pin from Roofers Local 20.

Joe not only was an LMC supporter from the early days, but helped develop our leaders right up to today. LMC Vice Co-Chair Bo Moreno is his grandson. HIs granddaughter Christina’s husband Kevin King is a past Local 20 president and now International Representative, and long active in the LMC. International President of the Roofers (as Joe was) and past LMC Co-Chair Jim Hadel followed Joe as leader of Roofers Local 20.

The LMC would not be where it is today without Joe’s leadership and his legacy. He will be missed.

The LMC mourns the death of Joe Wiederkehr at the age of 100. Joe served many years as business manager of Roofers Local 20 and eventually International President of the Roofers. He was a supporter of the LMC and an outstanding labor leader. Our prayers are with Joe's family including Kevin King, also a past Local 20 business manager and now an international representative for the Roofers. We will share service details when we get them.

The LMC has set dates for several of its 2025 programs: the 46th Anniversary Celebration and 27th Awards Dinner will be April 10 at Argosy Casino, the Mid-America Labor/Management Conference July 6-9 at Camden on the Lake, the Craig Whitaker Memorial LMC Golf Tournament July 22 at Eagles Landing Golf Club and the Sporting Clay Shoot Sept. 11 at Saddle & Sirloin. The next LMC Board of Directors meeting will be Jan. 22,, 10 a.m. with the Spring portion of the Mid-Level Leadership Program starting later the same day. Look for more event dates soon. And of course the Construction Industry Committee meets the 2nd Thursday of each month, 8 a.m. at Mark One Electric Co., Inc.

LMC Board Picks '25 Celebration Location, Elects New Board Members and More

Summary of Minutes

LMC Board of Directors Meeting

Oct. 16, 2024 • 10 a.m. • The Builders a chapter of the AGC 720 Oak KCMO

Attending:  Sam Alpert, Bret Bonge, Teri Casey, Greg Davey, Ed Downey, Duke Dujakovich, Tom Gebken, Matt Harris, Dan Heizman, Rocky Kloth, Bo Moreno, Ralph Oropeza, Chris Stanton, Jimmy Walker, Bob Jacobi

•Thanks to Greg Davey and the Builders’ for hosting.

•M/S/C to approve the Financial Report subject to audit.

•M/S/C to approve the proposed Association Management Scope of Work Agreement with The Builders a Chapter of the AGC.  In addition to the Public Officials Reception sponsorship, The Builders will also be listed as sponsors for the golf tournament and sporting clay shoot.

•The Missouri November ballot includes several constitutional amendments and a proposition.  Some of the issues are divided in terms of labor and management support.  The LMC will take no position on any of the ballot issues.

•911 call times have become an issue for the KCMO Police Department.  Dan Heizman and Tom Gebken provided perspectives as well as proposals to address it, which could include new or remodeled facilities.  The LMC will follow the issue and provide whatever would be helpful for resolution.

•The 27th Craig Whitaker Memorial LMC Golf Tournament July 23 and the 5th Sporting Clay Shoot were successful, meeting or exceeding participation and financial goals.  The Public Officials Reception co-hosted with BOMA-KC at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts was also successful, with more than 150 RSVPs/attendees and sponsorship revenue above budget.  Thanks to sponsors and to BOMA-KC volunteers for crucial support.  The Board agreed to pursue the same location for 2025.

•Mid-Level Leadership Programs nine strong participants in the 2024-25 class Thanks to Chris Stanton for speaking to the first session.  Broader marketing is needed for future classes to raise the participation by a few people each year.  Input on the draft textbook is welcome.

•M/S/C to hold the 46th Anniversary Celebration and 26th Awards Dinner April 3, 2025 at Argosy Casino.

•The committee formed to plan a new family-friendly event including corn hole and barbecue contests expects has been working and is looking for a date next spring, probably in May.

•The National Institute of Construction Excellence’s annual fundraising luncheon is Tuesday, Nov. 12, Bartle Hall.

•M/S/C to elect Matt Harris to fill Chuck Tarpley’s vacant labor seat on the Board. 

•M/S/C to elect Stacey Zerr to a management seat on the Board.

•The LMC will explore initiating a chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association for the region and report on the details at the January 2025 Board meeting.

•The next Board Meeting will be Jan. 22, 2025, 10 a.m. at the Builders’ AGC.  Note: 10 a.m. will be the start time.

•M/S/ C to adjourn at 11:45 a.m.