Labor Relations

Regardless of your labor policy, ever-increasing federal and state laws and regulations directly affect your company. The Builders' Association labor relations staff provides member employers services which include:

• Negotiating 27 collective bargaining agreements in Kansas City, Central Missouri and Southern Missouri
• Active involvement in the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements
• Assisting with labor unrest and job site actions
• Handling activities arising from grievance filings
• Informing members about wage and fringe benefit increases, as well as new and proposed laws and regulations
• Performing fiduciary duties as trustees of the health, pension, vacation, and apprenticeship and training funds as well as specialized funds such as the Mo-Kan Construction Industry Substance Abuse Program (CISAP).
• Assisting contractors with education and general information regarding employment related issues such as affirmative action and immigration

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