All Minnesota Tradespeople, Friends, Families and Supporters are encouraged to submit comments to the US Department of Labor to protect Registered Apprenticeship Programs. The U.S. Department of Labor is taking comments until August 26 on a new form of Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs). The North America Building Trades Unions and Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council do not support IRAPs in ... View Article
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Mpls Building & Construction Trades Council Releases Statement after Associated Builders and Contractors Lawsuit is Dismissed
U.S. District Court Judge Tosses Suit after Plaintiffs Voluntarily Withdraw the Complaint A leading voice on behalf of construction workers released a statement today after a lawsuit filed in March, 2019 by the Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors challenging Project Labor Agreements or PLAs was voluntarily dismissed, according to court documents. “While the plaintiffs are not commenting ... View Article