Great Plains LECET

02/22/2024

Illinois boasts 1,100 miles of navigable inland waterways moving over 70 million tons of freight valued at $17.9 billion! The commodities moved and industry supported are critical to our nation.
Check out all of the economic impacts of Illinois' inland waterways on this updated state waterways profile prepared by Cambridge Systematics. Sponsored by WCI and the National Waterways Foundation. https://nationalwaterwaysfoundation.org/foundation-studies/economic-impact-by-state

ADM Ceres Barge Line Ceres Consulting, LLC CF Industries Corn Belt Ports -The equivalent of the largest inland port in the nation. Grain and Feed Association of Illinois Great Plains LECET GROWMARK, Inc. Heartland Barge Management IL Corn Illinois Farm Bureau Illinois River Carriers' Association Illinois Soybean Association Inland Rivers, Ports, and Terminals Luhr Brothers Boat Dock Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Upper Mississippi River Basin Association

11/22/2022

Looking for a dependable job? Great Plains LECET wants you to apply today! Visit the link below or scan QR code for more information and an application.

https://www.illaborers.org/apply-now

07/14/2022

Yeah, we built that!

We're hiring right now for the largest boom in generations. Find a training center near you, so you too can say, "I built that!": bit.ly/3cjomk6

04/21/2022

Brothers & sisters, please take a moment to send an important message to the Department of Labor in support of the proposed Davis-Bacon act update. https://bit.ly/3rG1gvM

The online form takes less than 2 minutes to complete.

11/12/2020

Great conversation & insight today with the waterways annual summit.

11/11/2020

What better way to celebrate than to be able to discuss the many benefits LiUNA and our contractors provide our Veterans.

Dane Simpson, Director of the Great Plains Laborers Employers Cooperation Education Trust Great Plains LECET shares the dearth of initiatives designed to help veterans find training & employment in the sector. Programs like "Helmets to Hardhats" are very impactful.

11/11/2020

Thank you all who have served


08/11/2020

LIUNA members are part of the essential workforce in our wind-industry. Our members are helping keep the lights on during the COVID-19 pandemic for communities across Illinois.