LMCC News

The Union Difference with LIUNA
February 20, 2024 - Contractors CLDC LMCC LECET
Laborers Rising - Charitable Donations
January 22, 2024 - Contractors CLDC LMCC LECET
January 22, 2024 The Chicago Laborers’ District Council Charitable Foundation has chosen three charities that have made lifelong commitments to assisting families and children in need, Misericordia Heart of Mercy, Mercy Home for Boys & Girl…
LIUNA Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 15, 2024 - Contractors CLDC LMCC LECET
As we commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr., we reflect on the profound impact of his dream of a more just and equitable society. Dr. King's legacy is still felt today and it is up to all of us to continue the work.
DOL Combats Wage Theft for Construction Workers
January 10, 2024 - Contractors CLDC LMCC LECET
Washington, D.C. (January 9, 2023) – Brent Booker, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – made the following statement today: LIUNA applauds the U.S. Department of Labor final rule on…
Scholarship Available to Union Families 1/31/24 Application Deadline
January 8, 2024 - Contractors CLDC LMCC LECET
The Union Plus Scholarship awards are presented annually to union members or members of their families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $5.4 million to …
White House Advances Worker Friendly Agreements
December 18, 2023 - Contractors CLDC LMCC LECET
Washington, D.C. (December 18, 2023) – Brent Booker, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – made the following statement today: LIUNA commends the Biden-Harris White House on finalizi…
Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference a Success
December 12, 2023 - Contractors CLDC LMCC LECET
The Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference is a powerful platform to amplify the voices and celebrate construction tradeswomen. Together, we are actively contributing to a more inclusive and equitable industry. These tradeswomen are not only physically…
Laborers Apprenticeship Featured on the Workers' Mic
November 15, 2023 - Contractors CLDC LMCC LECET
Keith Vitale, Executive Director, and John Retondo, Director of Apprenticeship, at the LiUNA Chicagoland Laborers’ Training & Apprentice Fund, were on The Workers' Mic radio show to talk about what they provide for Laborers as well as Natio…
Largest Expansion of Davis-Bacon Act in Generations
August 22, 2023 - Contractors CLDC LMCC LECET
Labor Tribune DOL final rule updating Davis-Bacon Act represents largest expansion in generationsAugust 21, 2023By TIM ROWDEN Editor-in-Chief The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a final rule updating and modernizing the Davis-Bacon Act. The updat…
Construction Workers Celebrate Strengthened Prevailing Wages
August 8, 2023 - Contractors CLDC LMCC LECET
Washington, D.C. (August 8, 2023) – Brent Booker, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – made the following statement today: The Biden Administration’s final rule to update the …