St. Louis Building & Construction Trades Council

06/16/2026

06/12/2026

As demand grows for the workers building America's infrastructure, expanding access to training has never been more important.

We're proud that TradesFutures is receiving support from to help strengthen pathways into the union skilled trades and prepare the workforce of the future.

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06/11/2026

The Building Trades were represented well at this event yesterday. The project is being performed by a union signatory contractor, Kelpe Contracting, Inc. Great day for the region!

06/08/2026

The Missouri AFL-CIO has endorsed Fred Wellman for the 2nd Congressional District primary on August 4th!

By TIM ROWDEN Editor-in-Chief Fred Wellman, Democratic candidate for Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District, has won the endorsement of the Missouri AFL-CIO in the Aug. 4 primary election. Wellman is running to challenge Republican incumbent Ann Wagner. “Protecting the rights of all workers, espe...

06/07/2026

Missouri Amendments 4 and 5 are a bad deal for free speech and working families, period.

By the POST-DISPATCH EDITORIAL BOARD Missourians, mark your calendars. On Aug. 4, voters across our state will have the opportunity to reject Gov. Mike Kehoe’s ill-advised tax-swap scheme to put more of the burden of government on the backs of the poor. On the same ballot, voters will be asked to ...

06/05/2026

The St. Louis Building & Construction Trades Council is proud to endorse Fred Wellman For MO for Congress.

Fred understands that strong unions build strong communities. Throughout this campaign, he has demonstrated a commitment to protecting workers' rights, investing in infrastructure, supporting apprenticeship programs, and creating pathways to good-paying union careers.

Working families need leaders who will fight for fair wages, safe workplaces, and policies that strengthen the middle class. Fred Wellman has shown he will be that voice in Washington.

We are proud to stand with Fred and encourage union members and working families across the district to support his campaign.

06/05/2026

The St. Louis Building & Construction Trades Council is proud to endorse Steve Ehlmann for St. Charles County Executive.

For years, Steve has been a champion for working families and the skilled trades. Under his leadership, St. Charles County has experienced tremendous growth, creating thousands of family-sustaining union construction jobs while investing in roads, infrastructure, and economic development.

Steve doesn't just show up at election time. He has consistently stood with union workers, attended labor events, and understands the value that our members bring to every project that builds and strengthens our community.

We are proud to support Steve Ehlmann and encourage union members and their families to vote for him in the August Republican Primary.

06/04/2026

Congratulations to the latest graduating class from the Missouri Works Initiative's Apprenticeship Ready Program in Manufacturing!

Bridgeton, MO – Thirteen pre-apprentices graduated from the sixth cohort of the Missouri Works Initiative’s (MWI) Apprenticeship Ready in Manufacturing (ARM) program during a ceremony last week at the Machinists District 9 Hall in Bridgeton. The new program is designed to address critical workfo...

06/02/2026

The results speak for themselves. From Iowa to Texas, communities that have invested in data centers are seeing significant economic returns and new opportunities for local residents.

How Smart Communities Are Turning the Data Center Debate Into an Economic Win - read this Editorial article and more at STL.News.

06/01/2026

Reliable energy powers our homes, businesses, and communities. The decisions that shape our energy future should involve everyone who depends on the grid, from consumers and producers to the employers who rely on dependable power every day.

Most of the systems we rely on every day receive attention only when something breaks. We don’t talk about roads when traffic flows, or water systems when the tap turns on. These systems fade into the background because they work. But behind that reliability is something we rarely think about: car...