February 28, 2001
PRIDE of St. Louis is a voluntary labor-management organization that is dedicated to peace in the construction industry. Approximately 70 representatives of organized labor, general contractors, trade organizations, the design community and Owners attended the meeting designed to facilitate discussions on issues that plague the construction industry in St. Louis.
PRIDE, which stands for Productivity
and Responsibility Increase Development and Employment, has been the leading
force in sustaining the growth of the St. Louis construction industry, which
employs more than 60,000 people and contributes $2.5 billion to the local
economy annually. Established in 1972, PRIDE has worked to maintain harmony
and build cooperation among St. Louis area AFL-CIO construction craft workers,
contractors, construction buyers, architects, engineers and suppliers. The
organization promotes construction productivity, cost-effective construction,
safe job sites, and work force training and development.