The Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City

We are sad to report the passing of Duke McVey, retired president of the MIssouri AFL-CIO. Duke was an outstanding labor leader, serving as federation president for 17 years, and was a strong supporter of the LMC, the Mid-America Labor/Management Conference and of better labor-management relationships. He was a 65-year member of Pipefitters Local 562; his nephew Hugh also served as Missouri AFL-CIO president. Duke was also a great personality with tremendous knowledge of Missouri's economy, politics and people. He will be missed. Services will be Friday, 9:30-11 a.m. at Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City; contributions can be made to $5 for the Fight, 33301 Hollenberg Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044; Helias Foundation, 1312 Southwest Blvd Jefferson City, MO 65109; or to the charity of your choice.

The LMC congratulates, but will greatly miss, recent retirees from member the Builders' Association. Robin Norris has been a great LMC volunteer during her years as membership director and Scarlett Barbosa gave us strong support from the Builders' safety department. Tony Drees, the Builders' CFO soon to retire, has been a great help providing the LMC's financial reporting and advice. We welcome their successors and look forward to working with them while being deeply grateful for the help of Tony, Robin and Scarlett for many years.

The LMC's history of enhancing labor and management relationships through building trust and some of the lessons we learned in that process are described in the following Kansas City Star op-ed. Thanks to the Star for publishing it:

https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article250131364.html

Congratulations to Marty Walsh for his confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Labor. Until yesterday Walsh as mayor of Boston, MA and is a Laborers' Union member, past head of the Boston Building Trades and past state representative. The vote to confirm him in the U.S. Senate was 68-28; yes votes included Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt and Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall. No votes includes Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley and Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran.

The LMC wishes all a happy St. Patrick's Day, noting the importance of Irish dependents in the business and labor communities. We also miss KC's famous parade but if one had to be missed, with today's weather this year is the one.

The LMC mourns the death of John Cianciolo, retired member of IBEW Local 124 and father of former Local 124 president Greg Cianciolo and retired JATC director Jim Cianciolo.

Construction Summit Continues

Construction Industry Steering Team Summary of Minutes

 8 a.m., Thursday, March 11, 2020, Via Zoom

Attending:Sam Alpert, Jennifer Borkowski, Katie Castro, Rudy Chavez, Angela Crawford, Greg Davey, Brian Dietz, Kevin Gard, Don Greenwell, Stephanie Haynes, Dustin Himes, Joe Hudson,Don Hunt, Matt Johnson, Gabe Jones,Kevin King, Bill Livingston, Alise Martiny, Kevin O;Neill, Dennis Stowell, Bill Tillman, Scott Van Bebber, Laura Wagner, Tom Wyrsch, Bob Jacobi.

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

•Session #3 of the Construction Summit:

Stephanie Haynes, FMCS, reported on the results of the general contractor survey. The next step will involve focus groups for more in-depth discussion.Greg Davey, Don Greenwell, Stephanie Haynes, Don Hunt, Alise Martny and Tom Wyrsch will develop sessions and have them scheduled or held by the April meeting.Others are welcome to help.Survey results will be sent to Summit participants though they should not be shared outside the committee.

Thanks to Stephanie for her tremendous help.

•The Missouri Senate passed SB 262, a phased gas tax increase of 12.5 cents for transportation funding.

•The COVID Relief bill passed by Congress includes multi employer pension reform and expands PPP to 501(c)5 organizations; please contact Matt Johnson if interested in applying for PPP.

•The KCMO Council passed reform of its economic incentives policies.Prevailing wage will now be a part of that program thanks to Councilman O’Neill and his colleagues.Next steps include development of a wage theft ordinance and adequate enforcement.

•The KCMO earnings tax is up for renewal April 6.The LMC supports a Yes vote.

•Upcoming Events:

*Local elections April 6

*Give Seven Days, April 13-25

*iBuild, April 22, 2021, virtual

*OSHA Safety Stand-Down May 3-7

*Missouri legislative session ends May 14

*CWA/AT&T Charity Golf Tournament June 12, Eagles Landing

*Mid-America Labor/Management Conference, July 11-14, 2021, Camden on the Lake

*Craig Whitaker Memorial LMC Golf Tournament, July 26, Oakwood Country Club

*LMC 41st Anniversary Celebration and 21st Awards Dinner, Aug.. 12, 2021, Argosy Casino

*CREW KC Golf Tournament Aug. 30, Canyon Farms Golf Course

*GKC Building Trades Golf Tournament, Sept. 2

*LMC Sporting Clay Shoot, Sept. 16 16 at Saddle & Sirloin

*LMC Public Officials Reception Oct. 14 at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

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

•Next Meeting: 8 a.m., Thursday, April 8,2021, via Zoom.This meeting will be the fourth sessionof the Construction Summit as well as regular business.Please rsvp to [email protected]

•Adjourn

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 celebrates the outstanding women leaders who have helped make the organization successful. Current leaders include Alise Martiny, board secretary and GKC Building and Construction Trades Council business manager; Teri Casey, executive committee and KCMO human resources director; and Lindsey Walker, board member and SEIU. Past leaders include Khensa Karim Bangert, co-chair and formerly SMACNA-KC; Rosana Privitera-Biondo, board member and Mark One Electric Co., Inc.; the late Chere Cheney, board member and CWA; Bridgette Williams, executive committee member and formerly Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO; Donna Birks,  executive committee member and formerly AFL-CIO Tri-County Labor Council; Cheryl McConnell, consultant and formerly Rockhurst University; and Hon. Judy Morgan, board member, AFT Local 691 and recently retired Missouri state representative.

The LMC's 41st(+) Anniversary Celebration and 21st Awards Dinner is now scheduled for Aug. 12, 2021, at Argosy Casino. More details as we get closer and know what safety protocols are required, but those who have already secured seats, sponsorships and ads are set.

Other events now set on the LMC schedule include:
•Mid-America Labor/Management Conference July 11-14, Camden on the Lke
•Craig Whitaker Memorial LMC Golf Tournament July 26 at Oakwood Country Club
•LMC Public Officials Reception Oct. 14 at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts