The Building and Construction Trades serves as the advocate voice for unionized construction workers in Minnesota. The Building Trades endorses candidates for political office who take positions that align with the Building Trades mission, vision and goals.
The Minnesota Building and Construction Trades policy priorities are:
- Growing Minnesota jobs that support Minnesota communities
- Investment in building, transportation, energy, and water infrastructure
- Securing prevailing wages, project labor agreements and workplace safety on Minnesota construction projects
- Developing Minnesota’s construction workforce through registered apprenticeship
- Supporting diversity and inclusion in the construction industry
Endorsement Process:
Congressional Candidates
- Screening by Regional Councils in the District
- Regional Councils Endorse
- Regional Councils may make recommendation the State Building Trades Council for endorsement
State-Wide Candidates
- Screening by State Building Trades Council
- State Building Trades Council Executive Board Endorses
State Senators, State Representatives, Local Candidates
- Screening by Regional Councils in the District
- Regional Councils Endorse
- Regional Councils may make recommendation the State Building Trades Council for endorsement
Minneapolis Endorsements:
US CD2 – Angie Craig
Blaine City Council – Scott Rosochacki
Dakota County Attorney – Matt Little
Maple Grove City Council – Kristy Janigo
Hennepin County Sheriff – Dawanna Witt
Anoka County Attorney – Brad Johnson
MN HD34A – Brian Raines
Anoka County Commissioner – Raymond Zeran Senate
SD 35 – Jim Abeler
Mayor of Richfield – Mary Supple
MN HD51B – Nathan Coulter
MN SD62 – Shaun Laden
MN House 63B – Emma Greenman
Plymouth City Council At-Large – Clark Gregor
Richfield City Council At-Large – Husniyah Dent Bradley
Hennepin County Commissioner D2 – Irene Fernando