St. Louis Building & Construction Trades Council

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

This , put your dollars behind the working people we’re celebrating. Look for union-made and American-made products that support good jobs, strong wages, hardworking families, and thriving communities.

08/31/2026

A new study led by St. Louis construction wellness advocate John Gaal finds skilled-trades workers need immediate support after a su***de loss.

Gaal is the chief research officer of the Construction's Acute Su***de Postvention Response project and chief learning officer for the St. Louis Building Trades Wellness Coalition. His new study on su***de postvention in the skilled trades was published in the latest edition of the International Journal of Vocational Education and Training's journal.

The series of surveys and interviews he conducted for the study reveal the need for the U.S. construction industry to provide care in the first 48 hours after a worker loses a colleague or loved one to su***de.

The emphasis on the trades was intentional — and not just because Gaal spent much of his career as a carpenter and labor representative. Among industries, construction has one of the highest su***de rates. But unlike other professional fields with disproportionately high rates of su***de, like dentistry and veterinary medicine, skilled trades employers offer little to no immediate support to workers, otherwise known as postvention care.

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08/28/2026

is more complicated than talking to workers; it’s about listening to what’s important to them.

Click here to read David's original article. Adapted from The Union Steward’s Complete Guide: A Survival Manual, 3rd Edition. Edited by David Prosten. Available at labornotes.org/store. For bulk purchases, visit davidprostenbooks.com.

08/27/2026

Don't miss out on International Union of Operating Engineers Local 513 Meet the Machines event coming up on September 26th!

Silex, MO – Operating Engineers Local 513 is once again hosting a popular event where the public can get up close with massive machines, learn about their functions and even take a turn behind the controls. To continue reading this story, login or sign up for a digital access subscription today.Ge...

08/24/2026

One serious sunburn can leave lasting damage, and repeated UV exposure increases the risk over time. Make sun protection part of your everyday routine on the job.

Skin keeps accumulating UV damage, making protection vital after 50 By KEVIN WEAKS Correspondent The average age for a melanoma diagnosis is 66, according to the American Cancer Society; by age 70, at least one in five Americans will develop skin cancer. To continue reading this story, login or sign...

08/23/2026

The future of the trades depends on how we train the next generation. Mentorship Matters is helping journeymen and apprentices build stronger relationships, improve communication, and pass down the skills that keep our trades strong.

By TIM ROWDEN Editor-in-Chief St. Louis – “We do better when we know better,” says Dave Scott, business representative for Elevator Constructions Local 3, which is hosting Mentorship Matters training this Saturday, Aug. 22 and next Wednesday, Aug. 26 at the Local’s new offices at 1525 S. Bro...

08/21/2026

Union volunteers showed up to help more than 2,000 STL area kids get ready for the school year.

By ED FINKELSTEIN Publisher Emeritus Once again, Organized Labor’s helping hands were extended to help the St. Louis Chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) set up their annual Back To School Store that provides thousands of youngsters with all new school supplies. To continue readi...

08/20/2026

Americans want , plain and simple. Our jobs, our wages, and our working class economy would be stronger if everyone who wanted to work had the opportunity.

Imagine if one-in-three private-sector workers belonged to a union. What would wages, benefits, and working conditions look like if more workers had access to a union contract and the labor movement gained strength to beat back billionaires and big corporations? What would it mean for our economy an...

08/18/2026

Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562 just graduated their largest class ever with almost 170 new members!

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