The Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City

The LMC mourns the death of former Kansas State Rep. Sue Storm. She also served on the state Board of Education. Sue was an advocate of the LMC's mission and a helpful advisor to the LMC on state issues during and after her service.

The LMC mourns the passing of Al Mauro. Al was a leader at LMC members City for Kansas City, University Health (then Truman Medical Centers) and Kansas City Southern, then served on the Kansas City Public Schools School Board. He was a leader in many causes and issues over the past 70 years. A celebration of life is planned for next Spring. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Friends of the Zoo, another cause he was instrumental in.

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is currently recruiting for Mediators. This is an open continuous vacancy announcement that will used to fill vacancies in various Hub locations and will remain open for one year.

Announcement Number: DE-11689050-23-AMT
Position/Series/Grade: Mediator, GS-0241-12 (FPL 14)
Salary: $79,363 - $176,300 per year. Starting salary will be set at the GS-12 step 01 (unless a current or former Federal employee), this is non-negotiable.
Open/Close Dates: Monday, November 21, 2022 to Monday, November 20, 2023.
As an FMCS Mediator, you will be responsible for promoting the development of sound and stable labor-management relationships by advocating for (a) the practice of collective bargaining, mediation, and arbitration, as well as for (b) the use of full-spectrum conflict management, prevention, and resolution services, in the private, public, and federal sectors.

To be qualified for the Mediator GS-12 vacancy, one must have specialized experience which is defined as full time-labor relations or workplace dispute experience gained by having:

Engaged in collective bargaining negotiations and/or workplace disputes with parties in one or more of the following capacities: Negotiator, Representative, Counsel, Mediator, Consultant, Facilitator, or Trainer.

To receive consideration for vacancies in a specific location(s), applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date(s). The first cut-off date is 12/31/2022 for the following locations: Oakland, CA; New Orleans, LA; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Peoria, IL; Louisville, KY; Washington, D.C.; and Syracuse, NY.

For additional information click on the job posting link below:

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/690285600

We urge you to apply if interested or to forward to anyone you think may be interested!

Construction Committee Hears from Rogers, Discusses Tuesday Elections

Construction Industry Steering Team Summary of Minutes

 8 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, Mark One Electric Co., Inc.

Attending: Sam Alpert, Greg Davey, Joey Flickner, Kevin Gard, Alex Gonzalez, Chris Heegn, Dustin Himes, Valerie Johnson,Alec Locasio, Chuck Martin, Alise Martiny, Damon Mjiles, Bo Moreno, Wes Rogers, Chuck Roseburrough, Tony Roberts, Josh Schmidt, Chris Stanton, Bob Jacobi.

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

•Session #17 of the Construction Summit:

Efforts continue and will accelerate after the results of the November elections.

•Presentation by Wes Rogers, Missouri State Representative and candidate for the Kansas City, Mo., City Council in 2023.  The election Tuesday resulted in a net gain of 3 Democrats in the Missouri House, legalization of recreational marijuana and amending the state Constitution to allow the legislature to increase the required percent of budget for police funding.  Jon Patterson from the KC area is likely to be the next Majority leader, and like the next speaker Dean Plocher is conservative but open-minded and willing to work with others.  He also is an advocate for the KC region and a person of integrity.

The city council race is a great learning opportunity on city issues.  Key priorities include broadband access, which is problem not just in rural areas but in some parts of KCMO as well.  It’s one of many areas that the state and city can work together better and improving that relationship would be a priority.  Regarding education, traditional public schools are a strength in the Northland and Kansas City Public Schools are seeing improvement; KCPS works reasonably well with charter schools as opposed to St. Louis, where there is strong conflict between traditional and charter schools so the state has had to settle those issues.

•Two bond Kansas City, Mo., bond issues endorsed by the LMC passed with strong margins on Tuesday.  The amendment allowing the state to increase its requirement for KCMO police funding, which the LMC opposed, passed.

Gov. Kelly was selected in Kansas, and Mike Kelly is the new Johnson County Commission chair.  The county leadership presents great opportunities for LMC members.  A list of all the area’s newly elected officials is included on the back of the agenda.  Committee members are encouraged to contact and build relationships with the new officials if they haven’t already.  Missouri Senate leadership will be decided today.  The first batch of pre-filed bills in Missouri will be available by the next committee meeting.

•Upcoming events:(For details on these events, please contact the sponsoring group or LMC)

*Missouri Apprenticeship Summit, Nov. 15; pre-conference Nov. 14

*Builders’ Association AGC Chapter celebration Nov. 16, No Other Pub

*Builders’ Holiday Party, Dec. 7, Brio Italian Grill, 2 p.m.

*CREW KC & CCIM Holiday Party, Dec. 15, 5-9 p.m, Boulevard Brewery

*iBuild Reception, April 27, 2023

*iBuild Showcase, April 28, 2023

*BOMA International Convention June 23, 2023

*Mid-America Labor/Management Conference, July 9-12, 2023, Camden on the Lake

*NICE Annual Luncheon Oct. 17, 2023, Bartle Hall

•Next Meeting: 8 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, Mark One Electric Co., Inc.

•M/S/C to adjourn at 9 a.m.

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.

A reminder to vote today. The LMC recommends:

•Yes on Kansas City Questions 1 and 2 to issue bonds for crucial projects.

•No on Missouri Amendment 4 that would require KCMO to spend a higher percent of its budget on police, dictated by the state.

Good luck to all candidates--and voters!--and thanks for your efforts to make our democracy work.

The National Institute for Construction Excellence brought together 500 leaders from construction, education and government to learn how Kansas City is central to growth as a logistics hub. Speakers included Cole Scandaglia, Teamsters International; Ralph Stubbs, Teamsters Local 41; Jon Stephens, PortKC, Patrick Klein, Kansas City Aviation and Chris Gutierrez, Kansas City SmartPort. Photos of LMC participants and friends can be found at left under the photo album NICE Luncheon 2022.

The Mid-Level Leadership Program is about to complete its Fall half. See photos from several sessions at the photo album to the left, Mid-Level Leadership Program 2022-23.

The Construction Industry Committee and Construction Summit next meet Thursday, Nov. 10, 8 a.m. at Mark One Electric Co., Inc. Wes Rogers, Missouri State Representative and candidate for Kansas City, Mo., Council, will discuss state and city issues key to the industry.

Congratulations to Alise Martiny, Greater Kansas City Building and Construction Trades Council business manager, and LMC secretary, on being awarded the first Trades Women Build Nation Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Building and Construction Trades council. The award was presented at a national conference in Las Vegas of women in the trades.

The LMC mourns the deaths of workers at two local construction sites in Kansas City and Kearney. Our prayers are with their families and co-workers.

The LMC mourns the death of former KCMO Mayor Dr. Charles Wheeler. Mayor Wheeler served as mayor and as a Jackson County judge (legislator), and much later in the Missouri Senate. While in the Missouri Senate, he was a strong supporter of the LMC and its mission and continued to do so after he returned to private life and remained engaged in the community. Mayor Wheeler was a visionary and creative leader, always anxious to discuss and debate issues focused on the good of the community. He will be missed.

The Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City board of directors unanimously voted to endorse Kansas City, Mo. Questions 1 and 2 on the Nov. 8 ballot.

Question 1 would authorize $125 million in bonds to enhance convention and parks facilities throughout the city. Question 2 authorizes $50 million in bonds for housing accessible to lower income Kansas Citians.

"Both labor and management recognize the economic and social benefits that city investment in parks, accessible housing and convention facilities brings. We urge Kansas Citians to support these projects" said Bob Jacobi, LMC executive director.

The LMC also opposes Missouri Amendment 4, which would require greater spending on the Kansas City, Mo. police department without providing funds to cover the increase.