Plumbers and Pipefitters 562’s Billy Hanning wins gold at Winter Paralympic Games
Journeyman plumber honored by union brothers and sisters for his accomplishment in PyeongChang
By SHERI GASSAWAY
Correspondent
Billy Hanning, a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562,...
Sacrifices of working men and women recognized at Greater Madison County Federation of Labor’s...
By ROBERT KELLY
Correspondent
Alton, IL — The sacrifices that working men and women have made on the job in the United States are as significant...
Painters DC 58 bannering Helix Realty for dangerous, non-union renovation of Clark School
Painters and Allied Trades District Council 58 is calling out Helix Realty for its dangerous non-union renovation work at the historic Clark School building...
Alton teachers approve contract offer, avoiding strike
BY CARL GREEN
Illinois Correspondent
Alton, IL – Alton teachers agreed to a compromise contract offer on April 20, avoiding a strike they had earlier voted to...
Fire fighter/Realtor makes special offer for potential homebuyers/sellers
Will donate $500 to ‘$5 for Fight’ Fund and save buyer $500 (or more)
By ED FINKELSTEIN
Publisher
With the continuing need to help union families, the...
$5 for the Fight Fund again running low as need for help is...
The $5 for the Fight fund is once again on the ropes: as of April 30 press time, there was only $7,005.83 in the...
Cement Mason’s son scores gold, bronze in snowboarding at 2018 Winter Paralympics
Team USA’s Noah Elliott hoping to use his experience to inspire others
By SHERI GASSAWAY
Correspondent
Noah Elliott’s positive attitude, hard work and determination helped turn his...
Steamfitters Local 439’s Night at the Grizzlies is June 9
Annual event raises funds for Illinois Fire Safety Alliance Burn Camp for Kids
By TIM ROWDEN
Editor
Sauget, IL – There’s something special about a night at...
Contractors’ association supports Steamfitters Local 439’s fundraising efforts for IFSA Burn Camp for Kids
HELPING CHILD BURN VICTIMS, Gary Vasquez, president of the Great Southwestern Illinois Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling & Mechanical Contractors, presented Steamfitters Local 439 Business Manager...
150 IBEW Local 1 volunteers turn out to help low-income, disabled and elderly St....
This is the 15th year the Electrical Connection has partnered with Rebuilding Together St. Louis to help those less fortunate in the community
By TIM...