Minnesota Building & Construction Trades Council

The Executive Board of the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council endorses Senator Tina Smith for a full term in the United States Senate.  On July 22, 2020, Senator Tina Smith addressed the Executive Board of the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council: “These are difficult times in Washington and here at home in Minnesota. I’m working to get infrastructure funding, COVID benefits, and the HEROES Act passed to make sure that building trades members get the help ... View Article

At its July 22, 2020 meeting, the State Building Trades Council Executive Board voted to endorse State Senator Erik Simonson for reelection to represent Minnesota's 7th Senate District: "In these challenging times, we need experienced leadership in the Minnesota Senate. Senator Simonson has proven that he is an advocate for working people and is effective at working across party lines to achieve goals for his community. Senator Simonson's commitment and support for the Building Trades in ... View Article

St. Paul, MN – On June 24, 2020, the Metropolitan Council approved Resolution No. 2020-8 resolving that the Council modify its procurement policies and procedures to require that laborers, workers, mechanics on all Council public works construction and maintenance projects that are let by sealed bids and on all design-build construction projects that are let by formal requests for proposals after public notice be paid wages comparable to wages paid for similar work in the ... View Article

You can view the State Building Trades E-Newsletters by clicking on the links below. View: June 2020 Newsletter View: May 2020 Newsletter ... View Article

The Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council shares the outrage, sorrow, anguish and devastation related to the death of George Floyd and the injustices in our society. As Minnesota's construction worker unions, we strive to build trust, build respect, build justice and to help rebuild our community. To Donate to Community Rebuilding: We Love Lake ... View Article