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PREAMBLE
Whereas, it has been called to the attention of the Building Trades Craftsmen of the various International Unions in the State of Missouri that by maintenance of a militant State Building and Construction Trades Council, the Building Trades Craftsman of Missouri can combine the strength of the various Local Unions in the State so that better results can be obtained through a Central Organization for the purpose of harmony and closer cooperation for the betterment of the Construction Trades Industry of the State; Whereas through a State Building and Construction Trades Council the Local Unions of the various Internationals in the State can be kept informed on all questions affecting their interests in the State.
Therefore, we the representatives of the various local unions in the State of Missouri believe that it will be for the best interests of the various crafts to maintain a State Building and Construction Trades Council.
In order that we may obtain the desired results, we must put forth our best efforts not only to come in touch with one another but to perfect a better organization of the various crafts through the State.
Therefore, Be it Resolved that we appeal to all building craft unions, that come within the jurisdiction of this Council to affiliate and put forth the effort of their unions and members to build and maintain a State Building and Construction Trades Council.
It shall be the principle of this State Building and Construction Trades Council to uphold the bonafide Trade Union movements as promulgated by the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations, the Building and Construction Trades Department and its various affiliated Internationals, and we are unalterably opposed individually and collectively to any movement of seditious nature against the principles of the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations, the Building and Construction Trades Department or its various affiliated International Unions.
PRINCIPLES
It shall be the principle of this State Building and Construction Trades Council to uphold the bonafide Trade Union movements as promulgated by the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations, the Building and Construction Trades Department and its various affiliated Internationals, and we are unalterably opposed individually and collectively to any movement of seditious nature against the principles of the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations, the Building and Construction Trades Department or its various affiliated International Unions.
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Doug Beck
President
Missouri State Representative Doug Beck was elected in November 2016. Within the House of Representatives, he serves on the following committees: Economic Development, Workforce Development (Ranking Minority Member of both committees), Veterans and has served on Children and Families as well as the Special Committee on Employment Security.
In addition to his service in the legislature, Doug was a Director of the Affton School Board, a position he held for nine years including two years as President. The Affton School Board has been recognized by the Missouri School Board Association for its outstanding performance, and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education ranks Affton as one of the top districts in St. Louis County. During his tenure on the Affton School Board, Doug worked to expand Early Childhood Education (culminating in the building of a new Early Childhood Center) and to increase opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Doug was elected President of the Missouri State Building and Construction Trades Council in 2020.
Born and raised in St. Louis County, Doug graduated from Lindbergh High School in 1983 and attended St. Louis Community College. Doug and his wife, Marilyn, have been married for 35 years and have two children, three grandchildren, and three dogs. Doug is a 34-year member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562 and is very proud to still work in this profession.
Donald J. Bresnan, Jr.
Trustee
Electrical Workers Local No. 1
Donald J. Bresnan, Jr., is President of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1 since 2016. He is a lifelong Journeyman Wireman with over 35 years’ experience. Employed as a General Foreman for Sachs Electric Company since 1984, Mr. Bresnan is a graduate of the I.B.E.W. Joint Apprentice Training Center and Saint Louis Community College-Meramec with a degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Mr. Bresnan serves as a Rate Commissioner with the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District representing the Greater St. Louis Labor Council and is president of the IBEW Missouri Electrical Conference. He volunteers his time as an electrician for Rebuilding Together St. Louis.
Bill Suddarth
Trustee
Operating Engineers Local 513
Bill Suddarth is Vice President of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 513 and Business Representative for North East Missouri area including Hannibal and Columbia. An active member since 1993, Bill has served as a Trustee for Local 513 J.A.T.F. since 2012 and was appointed to Treasurer of the local in 2015.
