Illinois Valley Building and Construction Trades Council

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Illinois Valley Building and Construction Trades Council

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The Building and Construction Trades provides essential coordination and support to the work of its affiliated construction unions in order that, through inter-trade solidarity, organized construction workers achieve a powerful voice in government, in bargaining, and in their communities. Union Affiliates...
Boilermakers
Bricklayers
Carpenters
Cement Masons
Electricians
Heat & Frost Insulators
Ir

on Workers
Laborers
Lathers
Millwrights
Operating Engineers
Painters and Glaziers
Pipefitters
Plumbers
Roofers
Sheet Metal Workers
Sprinkler Fitters
Teamsters
Technical Engineers

03/20/2026

This morning we were grateful to welcome members of Illinois Valley Builders Trades Council, who stopped by the Pantry with a generous $1,000 check to help neighbors in need. Gifts like this make a real difference for the families we serve, and we are so thankful.

Pictured (l-r) are our Union friends Kevin Dale, Eric Mrowicki and President Floyd Jones presenting the check to Pantry President Joe Nagle.
We truly appreciate the Builder's Union for their continued support — we can always count on them when help is needed most

03/11/2026

Thanks to all the area schools and counselors for making this such a great turnout. We had over 300 students attend to learn about the trades.

02/09/2026

We’re excited to congratulate United Way of the Illinois Valley as the official charity recipient of the Illinois Valley Building Trades Annual Golf Outing! 🙌

This year, every swing, putt, and laugh on the course will help support the incredible work United Way does right here in our communities, lifting up families, strengthening neighborhoods, and making a real difference where it matters most. 💙

We’re proud to partner with an organization that shares our commitment to giving back and building a stronger Illinois Valley together. Let’s make this year’s outing one to remember!

🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️ See you on the course for a great cause!

01/01/2026

📣 Illinois Valley Building Trades – Charity Golf Outing Applications Now Open! ⛳️

The Illinois Valley Building Trades is now accepting applications throughout the month of January for our annual charity golf outing.

Thanks to the incredible support of our community, last year we raised $32,000 for the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention – LaSalle County Out of the Darkness Walk ❤️

Application requirements:
• Must be a non-profit organization
• Must hold 501(c)(3) status
• Must benefit our local, immediate area

🗓 Applications close January 31st

📧 For more details or to request an application, contact us at
[email protected]

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Thank you for helping us build a stronger community!

11/20/2025

👏 A Heartfelt Thank You to Great Plains LECET! 👏

We want to extend our deepest appreciation to Dane Simpson from Great Plains LECET and Business Manager Kevin Dale and Business Representative Victor Mancilla from Laborer’s Local 393 for their incredible generosity and continued commitment to giving back. Your recent monetary donations will make a meaningful difference for our neighbors in need, helping strengthen the communities we all care so much about.

Thank you for showing what true community support looks like. Your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed, and we’re grateful for all you do—both on and off the job site.

10/16/2025

A huge thank you to Cement Masons Local 11 Business Representative Clayton Brown, member Jim Stone, and Operating Engineers Local 150 member Jason Herrera for donating their time to help pour the new concrete pad and sidewalk at the Ottawa American Legion.

We’d also like to thank Ruiz Construction for donating their time and materials to prep the site and Western Sand and Gravel for generously donating the concrete.

Great teamwork and community spirit from our local union members and partners! 💪🇺🇸

10/13/2025

A big thank you to Alexis Feracutti for all of your hard work, dedication, and passion in supporting su***de awareness. Your efforts to bring attention to such an important cause truly make a difference.

Today’s Out of the Darkness Walk was an incredible success, with IBEW Local 176 apprentices showing up to volunteer and give their time to this meaningful event. Thank you also to Laborer’s Local 393 Business Manager Kevin Dale and Business Representative Victor Mancilla for all their help during the day, the use of their tables and chairs for event, and thank you to Illinois Valley Labor Management for the use of their tents.👏👏👏

We’re so proud to see our community come together to spread hope, raise awareness, and show that no one walks alone. 💛💙

10/08/2025

New Episode Alert! 🚨
Episode 010 of The Ferracuti Files is live: “Building Stronger Communities with Labor Unions.”

Alexis sits down with Floyd Jones, President of the Illinois Valley Building and Construction Trades Council Charitable Trust, to talk about how local labor unions do more than build infrastructure—they build community. 💪 From charitable giving to empowering the next generation through apprenticeships, this episode shines a light on the people behind the projects that keep the Illinois Valley growing.

🎧 Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube — and don’t forget to subscribe for more real conversations about law, leadership, and life. See more at linktr.ee/lopff

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08/28/2025

Congratulations to Illinois Valley Community College on the construction of their new $7.6 million agricultural education center.

08/18/2025

Big shoutout to the IBEW Local 176 apprentices and retiree Bill Lipka who came out to help at the Hall Twp Food Pantry’s mobile pantry today! 🙌 Thanks to your hard work, we were able to hand out food to 150 families in need. We couldn’t have done it without you – we appreciate you! 💙🍎🥦

07/31/2025

A big thank you to the Illinois Valley Building Trades, the Illinois Valley Contractors Association, and all the incredible volunteers and apprentices from IBEW Local 176, Laborers Local 393, and Cement Masons Local 11 for your hard work at Sunday’s Touch a Truck event in the City of Ottawa!

We truly appreciate everyone who helped cook up hamburgers and hot dogs, and served chips and water, compliments of Illinois Valley Labor Management.

Your community spirit and teamwork made the event a huge success! 👷‍♂️🚜🌭💪

07/26/2025

💪 A big thank you to IBEW Local 176 apprentices and members Matthew Goodchild & Chris Goodchild for volunteering their time and skills to help build 20 brand new picnic tables for Friendship House of Illinois! Your hard work is making a real difference in the community! 👏🔧

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740 E US Highway 6
Utica, IL
61373

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http://www.buildunion.org/

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