The Illinois Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, which the Mid-America Carpenters championed, was one of 2025's biggest legislative victories. It creates some of America's strongest labor standards for renewable energy construction and ensures local projects directly benefit Illinois residents. The bill also removes the nuclear power moratorium in Illinois and could lead to more clean energy power developments. Kudos to our political department, our renewable energy department and all our representatives for pushing this job-creating proposal into law. | Union carpenters are working with general contractor JE Dunn on this new mental health treatment center for kids in St. Louis. The KVC campus is getting 77 residential beds, a gymnasium and playgrounds. The construction is a joint venture between KVC and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. | Line Hardware is a nationwide seller of washers, fasteners and other hardware used by power companies across America. Union carpenters working with general contractor PARIC and Waddell Concrete are helping the company build a new logistics center in Pacific, MO. We’re proud to play a part in this hometown success story expanding and growing its business. | | There's still time...don't miss Union Night at United Center! We're partnering with the Chicago Blackhawks to offer this exclusive deal for MACRC hockey fans. You'll receive a complimentary Blackhawks co-branded cap with every ticket purchase...see you at the game! | | New Year: How Changes Will Impact Contractors in 2026 | | Lots of Prefab Used in STL Hospital Construction | | Energized: Local 57 sponsored and judged Lewis and Clark High School’s annual wire-off competition, and supplied these handsome Milwaukee power tools for the top students. Winners will be going to the Skills USA tournament later this year. In the past few years, a dozen Lewis and Clark grads have earned employment with electrical contractors. | | | | |
