Union Printing Services in St. Louis, MO
Union bug on every job. MCI has been a union print shop since 1984 — printing yard signs, mailers, door hangers, and campaign materials for political races at every level. Skilled craftspeople, in-house production, rush service when you need it.
Union Bug on Every Job
The union label on your materials shows solidarity with working people. We include it on all political and commercial printing at no extra charge.
Rush Service Available
When your opponent drops a hit piece, we can turn around response mailers in 72 hours. Yard signs in 48.
WBE Certified Too
Dual union + WBE certification. Meets both labor and supplier diversity requirements for government contracts.
What Union Printing Means
Union printing means your materials are produced by skilled tradespeople who are members of a labor union. These workers have formal training, fair wages, and safe working conditions. The result is consistent quality from people who take pride in their craft.
Every union-printed piece carries the union bug — a small emblem certifying that the work was done by union labor. For political campaigns and labor organizations, the union bug is more than a logo. It's a signal that you practice what you preach about supporting workers.
MCI has been union since we opened in 1984. It's not a recent addition or a marketing tactic — it's who we are. Our pressmen have decades of experience running offset and digital presses, and they bring that expertise to every job.
Why Political Campaigns Choose Union Printers
In Missouri and Illinois politics, the union bug isn't optional — it's expected.
Labor Endorsements
Most labor unions require the union bug on all campaign materials before issuing an endorsement. Non-union materials can disqualify your campaign.
Voter Perception
Union households — a significant voting bloc in Missouri — look for the union label. It demonstrates your commitment to fair labor practices.
Quality Assurance
Union craftspeople bring formal training and decades of experience. Your yard signs won't fade, your mailers won't smear, your materials will look professional.
Union-Printed Products We Offer
Everything your campaign needs — printed in-house by union craftspeople with the union bug included.
Campaign Yard Signs
Double-sided corrugated plastic with UV-resistant inks. H-stakes included. Union bug standard.
Political Mailers
Targeted voter outreach with variable data. Full USPS compliance and bulk mail rates.
Door Hangers
Die-cut with UV coating for canvassing durability. Tear-off options available.
Palm Cards
Compact 4x6 handout cards on heavy cardstock. Full color both sides.
More Union-Printed Products
Full-Service Union Print Shop Since 1984
MCI isn't just a union printer — we're a full-service commercial printing operation. From 250 business cards to 100,000-piece direct mail campaigns, every job runs on our presses, in our building, by our union craftspeople. No outsourcing. No middlemen. One vendor, one invoice, one point of contact.
Union Printing FAQs
What does union printed mean?▼
Union printed means the materials were produced by workers who are members of a labor union. Union print shops employ skilled tradespeople with formal training, fair wages, and safe working conditions. Union-printed materials carry the union bug — a small logo that certifies the work was done by union labor.
What is a union bug on printed materials?▼
The union bug (also called a union label or bug mark) is a small emblem printed on materials to indicate they were produced by union workers. It typically includes the union name and local number. For political campaigns, the union bug shows solidarity with labor and is often required to secure union endorsements.
Why do political campaigns need union printing?▼
Many political campaigns — especially Democratic candidates and those seeking labor endorsements — require the union bug on all printed materials. Union households often check for the union label before supporting a candidate. In Missouri and Illinois, running non-union campaign materials can cost you endorsements and votes.
Do I need union printed yard signs for my campaign?▼
If you are seeking labor endorsements or running in a district with significant union membership, yes. The union bug on your yard signs, mailers, and door hangers signals that you support fair labor practices. MCI includes the union bug on all political materials at no extra charge.
How fast can you produce union-printed campaign materials?▼
Standard turnaround: yard signs 2-3 days, mailers 5-7 days, door hangers 3-4 days, palm cards 2-3 days. Rush service: yard signs 48 hours, mailers 72 hours, door hangers 48 hours. For emergency same-day orders, call us directly at (314) 849-7228.
Is MCI Printing also WBE certified?▼
Yes. MCI is both a union shop and WBE (Women's Business Enterprise) certified. This dual certification is valuable for government contracts, political campaigns, and organizations that need both union-produced materials and diverse supplier spending.
Get a Quote for Union-Printed Materials
Rush service available for campaign deadlines. Most quotes returned within 4 business hours.