Minnesota Building & Construction Trades Council

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Building and Construction Trades Praises Governor’s Local Jobs and Projects Plan

St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council praised Governor Tim Walz’s Local Jobs and Projects Plan – a $2.7 billion spending proposal that was announced earlier today. The Governor’s support for a significant bonding bill signals his commitment to the tremendous need for asset preservation, new infrastructure and Minnesota jobs. “We thank Governor Walz, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan and staff for their leadership on ... View Article

Minnesota Building and Construction Trades President Joe Fowler’s statement on the largest projected state budget surplus in Minnesota history

St. Paul - “On Tuesday, December 7, the Office of Management and Budget announced the largest projected surplus in the state’s history of $7.7 billion. Minnesota’s economy is strong, which allows us to take a look at investments that have been put off for far too long. Investments in Minnesota’s roads, bridges and wastewater treatment have taken a back seat to other state investments, but now is the time for infrastructure action. The ... View Article

Statement on President Biden’s Visit to Rosemount, Minnesota

St. Paul, Minn. – Joe Fowler, President of the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council released this statement regarding the President Joe Biden’s visit to Minnesota on Tuesday, November 30, 2021: “As President of the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council, I had the opportunity to attend President Joe Biden’s event yesterday in Rosemount that highlighted the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Bill. The Infrastructure ... View Article

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cecelia thought about her future often. She had always planned on going to college but needed to make ends meet, so she began working as a pizza delivery driver. While thinking about her next steps, she heard about Building Strong Communities, a multi-craft apprenticeship readiness program that introduces people to building and construction trades.   After applying and being accepted to the Building Strong Communities program, she found ... View Article

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