St. Louis's carpenters union has had a turbulent history dealing with local politicians as well as the city's business community. Its most recent scandal centered on former carpenter apprentice Al Bond. Bond, a former apprentice carpenter, used union funds to pay for his own expenses. He was then fired by the union because he was accused in the contract abuse scandal. The union also has had problems dealing with Billboard contracts and the lack of oversight over such contracts.
Al Bond's life as an apprentice carpenter was a highlight of his career.
Al Bond worked as a carpenter for many years in St. Louis, Missouri. He was eventually elected to the labor committee and elected to the top position. Since then, he has become an important member of the union, having served as its vice president and business representative/organizer. He also participated in local politics by contributing thousands of dollars to candidates through its PAC. The union put its weight behind failed proposals to consolidate city and county government, privatize the airport, and merge the airport. He was elected to St. Louis' labor council in 2011 and elected to Carpenters Local 5 where he served as president of the union for 11 years.
Although Americans are focused on Donald Trump's election win, many unions have taken steps for workers' rights. Missouri has an innovative program called "Career Connections" that is available to high school and college students. Career Connections is a national nonprofit organization that partners with local high schools to promote carpentry as a career. It allows high school and college students to gain experience while attending college without incurring debt.
Interrail: Billboard contracts
The Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council filed a lawsuit against Al Bond, former president, to prevent the union from profiting from the booming construction industry. Bond, the former head of the St. Louis-based council was a signer on billboards with Interrail for $4 million. The union claims the agreement was illegal, and that the union made a profit from it.
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters, which was the union's parent, dismantled the St. Louis–Kansas City District Council. Bond was fired. Bond resigned from his union's local management, along with his team, and moved to Chicago. The Mid-America Regional Council of Carpenters was established. The suit was filed at the U.S. District Court of Missouri.
Using union funds for personal expenses
Carpenters Pension Trust Fund of St. Louis - This is a multiemployer pension fund with defined benefit unions. The Carpenters union and three local trades associations created the fund in 1969. The fund is funded by vacation checks and members contribute a fixed amount for each hour worked. This fund is not intended for personal expenses. It is intended to provide retirement benefits and death benefits to Carpenters.
Bond is accused of using funds from the St. Louis Carpenters Union for personal expenses. It also alleges that Bond entered into questionable advertising contracts. The union spokeswoman did not return requests for comment. Boehms at Interface Construction was not available for comment. The union spokesman did not respond to inquiries about his salary and personal expenses.
Interrail contracts not being properly monitored
Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council in Chicago, an affiliate of the St. Louis Carpenters union, was accused of stealing assets. The St. Louis Council represented the largest and most influential unions of the region. It negotiated labor contracts with construction workers. The union refuted the claims. Bond's lawyer has declined to comment.
The bond also alleges that the St. Louis carpenters union failed to properly oversee contracts with Interrail, Foxpoint, and other construction companies. The bond alleges that six people in the St. Louis office complained about the situation to national union officials. The union's financial records showed that it had $3.6 Billion in assets last year, despite not having any oversight of the contracts.
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