Construct Tomorrow, a program that introduces the construction trades to high school students, held an event October 23rd at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester. More than 1,200 students came from 30 schools to learn about the construction trades. The Rochester Post Bulletin and KTTC, the Rochester NBC affiliate, covered the event. Read the Rochester Post-Bulletin Article View Article
2019 Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference Welcomed 2,800 Attendees
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - The ninth annual international Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference, the largest gathering of its kind in the world, wrapped up on Sunday at the Minneapolis Hilton. More than 2,800 tradeswomen representing 48 states and ten Canadian provinces gathered in Minnesota to share experiences and best practices with fellow tradeswomen, to learn about new programs and opportunities in the industry, and to engage with top leaders from ... View Article
Hiring Bookkeeper / Office Manager
Do you know someone who has bookkeeping experience and wants to work part-time? Someone who believes in unions and enjoys running an office? Someone who might want to join our small but mighty team at the Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council? Please encourage them to apply for our bookkeeper/office manager position! Send resume and cover letter to: ... View Article
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
Tradeswomen Global Outreach 2019
All Tradeswomen and Women in the Construction Industry are welcome to join the Sisters in the Building Trades as they continue to reach around the globe connecting tradeswomen to learn, teach, share, help and find solutions to change the culture of our industry. It could be something as simple as donating the price of morning coffee, Tools (old and new), Safety Gear and First Aid ... View Article