JEFFERSON REVIEW
MONDAY EDITION
From the Editor’s Desk
Several major developments have unfolded across Jefferson County during the past week, including a judge being removed from the November ballot and the Arnold City Council voting to censure Mayor Bill Moritz. These are important stories, and The Jefferson Review will continue watching them closely and reporting on what they mean for our communities.
For this special Labor Day edition, however, we decided to turn our attention to the working men and women who help build, maintain, and strengthen Jefferson County. With the highest union density of any county in Missouri, organized labor remains an important part of our county’s identity, economy, workforce, and future. In this edition, we look beyond the jobsite to explore the careers, training, service, and opportunities local unions provide for Jefferson County families.
Ted Ramsdell discusses the meaning of Labor Day, the value of skilled trades, and the importance of keeping jobs and opportunities within the communities union members help build.
Local 110 members demonstrate how organized labor can connect careers, education, community service, and the opportunity for working families to build better lives.
A look at the skilled professionals who keep vital systems operating and the growing need to train the next generation of plumbers, pipefitters, welders, and HVAC and refrigeration technicians.
Mark Dalton explains the wide range of work performed by union carpenters, the value of debt-free apprenticeship, and the effort to protect workers and responsible contractors.
Arnold Rotary is bringing vendors, bargain hunting, food, music, and community service together Sept. 12 while supporting scholarships and other local causes.
County Dispatch
What does it take to keep skilled careers and good jobs close to home? Ted Ramsdell of Sheet Metal Workers Local 36 and the Jefferson County Labor Club shares how apprenticeship, advanced training, and local involvement can create opportunities for the next generation while strengthening the communities where union members live and work. He also reflects on the deeper meaning of Labor Day and the generations of workers whose efforts helped shape the working conditions many Americans know today.
For Laborers Local 110, building a strong community does not stop when the workday ends. Members are helping train the next generation of skilled workers while also volunteering across Jefferson County, including hands-on service at Gateway Food Pantry. The Jefferson Review looks at how Local 110 connects careers, education, service, and the opportunity for working families to build a better future.
The systems that keep a convenience store cold, a factory running, a building comfortable, and clean water moving through a community rarely get much attention until something stops working. Local 562 members help build, service, and maintain those systems for decades. With major growth expected across Jefferson County, union leaders say recruiting and training the next generation of plumbers, pipefitters, welders, HVAC technicians, and refrigeration professionals may be one of the region’s most important workforce challenges.
Business Spotlight
From family homes and commercial buildings to major infrastructure projects, union carpenters help build the places where Jefferson County families live and work. Mark Dalton of the Mid America Carpenters Regional Council discusses debt free apprenticeship opportunities, the wide range of careers within the trade, and the union’s work to protect workers and responsible contractors.
Around Jefferson County
The Arnold Rotary Club is taking over a community flea market previously organized by the Boy Scouts, bringing vendors, bargain hunting, live music, breakfast, barbecue, and community service together for a Saturday morning in Arnold. The Sept. 12 event will also help support Rotary scholarships and other local causes throughout the year.
Weather
Forecast information is based on the National Weather Service forecast for Jefferson County and is subject to change. Check local forecasts and alerts for the latest conditions.
Government Meetings
Adoptable Pet of the Week
Meet our beautiful, ID# 836083!
At just 1 year old, this Domestic Shorthair has already done the hard work of raising three kittens and is more than ready to enjoy a life focused entirely on herself. After starting life outdoors, she's looking forward to becoming a full-time indoor companion where she can finally relax, be spoiled, and soak up all the love she deserves.
This sweet girl is the definition of affectionate. She's a nonstop purr machine who loves attention, enjoys tasty wet food, and never turns down a yummy treat. Friendly, easygoing, and full of charm, she's the kind of cat who quickly wins hearts wherever she goes.
Now that her motherhood duties are behind her, she's ready to find a forever family of her own. While she did a wonderful job raising her kittens, she's looking forward to a future filled with cuddles, cozy naps, and a lot less responsibility.
Throughout the month of June, her adoption fee is just $75 and includes:
- Vaccinations
- Deworming
- Flea and tick treatment
- Microchip
- Spay surgery
If you've been searching for a loving black cat with a heart of gold, this sweet girl could be the perfect addition to your family. Stop by today and meet her—you may just find your new best friend.