IBEW 124

06/25/2024

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Jose Sustaita, with IBEW 124, brings energy and excitement to our events by helping students learn about trades in an engaging and easy-to-understand way. He has volunteered a whopping 19 hours and has attended 8 of our events this school year. He's a stand out volunteer! Thank you, Jose, for your commitment to our community.

04/02/2024

Brothers & Sisters,
On Tuesday April 2nd we have a chance to help guide and shape the future of the Sports teams in Kansas City. Voting YES on Question 1 is important for businesses, Union Labor and our community. It will keep the Chiefs/Royals in Jackson County for generations to come. Over the last decade, these two teams have brought us back-to-back World Series with one World Series Trophy, 4 Super Bowls and 3 Super Bowl Trophies! I know there's a lot of questions as well as misinformation concerning this I will try to address:
This is an extension of an existing tax. It's a sale tax on items purchased in Jackson County. Everyone pays it whether you live in Kansas, Texas or Nebraska...if you purchase anything in Jackson County Missouri, you pay it. To put in perspective, it's about $.08 cents off a $20 pizza or $.38 cents off a $100 grocery bill. This is a tax that has existed since the early 70's, but better a deal for the taxpayers of Jackson County on a tax that primary goes to the maintenance and upkeep of the two stadiums.
With the elimination of the park tax & insurance, the County stands to receive more than $200 million during the life of this proposal. The Chiefs bring an economic impact of over $993 million annually to the Kansas City area and over $572 million to Jackson County alone. The loss of either one of these teams would have a disastrous effect on the region. The County would still own the stadiums and would be responsible for the maintenance & upkeep…even if the teams go away...only now minus the economic revenue.
The Royals/Chiefs brought on the Union Building Trades of Kansas City from the start of this and have committed to build it using 100% Union Labor. That's over 5000 Union construction jobs. In turn, the Building Trades stressed the importance of taking care of any businesses affected by the project, whether it was the owners of the properties or the tenants. The teams agreed and proposed a $260 million dollar Community Benefits Agreement...The largest in the history of Kansas City Sports. This will invest into education, affordable housing, and job programs.
Then there's the argument, he's a billionaire...he can build his own stadium! That's true...but, then the city, community and Unions have no buy in or leverage to bargain. They can use whoever they want to build it and have no incentive to sign any CBA or give anything back to the community.
Kansas City is going to expand and change like everything always does. With the momentum Kansas City has at this time, we’d be foolish not to take this opportunity to continue to expand our status. The purpose of this isn't to browbeat anyone or give an ultimatum...it's simply to educate. Please weigh out all this before you go to the polls and please consider voting YES on Question 1.
In Solidarity,
Bo Moreno

03/15/2024

A vote YES on April 2nd will employ thousands of construction workers from all across the metro!

There is NO new tax, just a continuation, and Jackson County will receive an additional 200 million annually compared to the current deal.

02/23/2024

Bo Moreno, Business Manager of IBEW 124, was one of several regional leaders invited by the Biden Administration to meet at the White House for an important discussion on how recent legislation such as the IRA, CHIPS Act, and Infrastructure Bill have positively affected their communities. The administration also made themselves available to hear any concerns that may need to be addressed.

The Biden-Harris administration is working for the people and growing the working-class! IBEW 124 is thankful to have a President that is here to listen and to help empower workers.

09/29/2023

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03/15/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=0tCf5KTr5OE

The airport has been a long journey, but IBEW 124 is proud of what its members can accomplish! Thank you Brothers and Sisters for all of your hard work and dedication to make sure the new terminal was finished on time!

A special thanks to everyone who made the video possible: Mayor Quinton Lucas, Bo Moreno, Justin Meyer, Eddie Atkinson, Caleb Williams, Erika Hazelrigg, KC Borden, and Oswego Creative.

Kansas City, the Heartland of America, is best known for its rich culture of local art from Kansas City artists and sultry jazz spilling out of its numerous ...

12/15/2022

Last night a workers' safety ordinance (Responsible Bidder Ordinance) was passed in Clay County, Missouri. The debate/discussion lasted over 2 hours when it should have lasted 2 minutes.

Please reach out and thank those who supported worker safety, fiscal responsibility, and quality of life for all citizens!

11/22/2022

IBEW 124 and the KCJATC were happy to have the Department of Energy tour or facilities and discuss avenues that benefit everyone in our society as we move toward a more green future!

The union apprenticeship program is training the next generation of electricians ahead of massive growth in the industry. Here’s what to know and how to apply.