January 2019
February 2019
March 2019
Women in Construction Week
Women in Construction Week is an Opportunity to share Appreciation, celebrate Our Diversity and facilitate Connections in our Industry. The focus of Women in Construction (WIC) Week is to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry. Flyer of events for the Women in Construction week There are events going on throughout the week. Open the flyer to see the schedule.
Find out more »Women Building Success Awards Ceremony- Sold Out
A night of celebration as to recognize and honor female tradeswoman and all those who support them. Complimentary tasty appetizers and a cash bar. Tickets available through your respective unions. APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR JOURNEYWORKER OF THE YEAR WOMEN’S ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR Event Flyer: WBS Awards Flyer 3. 2019 FINAL(1)
Find out more »Building Trades Night with the Minnesota Wild
Tickets from $65 for this event are available through Fevo online ticket sales. Click HERE. The Minnesota Wild is excited to announce the Inaugural Building Trades Ticket Pack at Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday, March 19th vs the Colorado Avalanche at 7 p.m. For each ticket purchased through this exclusive offer, you will be entered to win autographed items from the Minnesota Wild. Following the game, we will invite all Building Trade ticket buyers to a post-game on-ice photo. All…
Find out more »Fourth Annual Union Job and Resource Center
Help us spread the word about the Fourth Annual Union Job and Resource Center! The event is moving to a new location this year: the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 110 hall, located at 1330 Conway Street. The job fair opens with an employer panel at 3 p.m. An on-site hiring event follows from 4 to 7 p.m. A list of participating employers will be posted March 22 at eastsidefreedomlibrary.org. Event co-sponsors include the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation,…
Find out more »April 2019
6th Annual Get Ready + Go Hiring Expo
This event provides contractors (that are hiring or will be soon be hiring) opportunities to meet/interview individuals looking for employment. Typically 25-35 union contractors from both vertical & heavy highway industry attend. Free parking in lot and on street. The event is on a bus line. Please go to http://www.metrotransit.org and use the Trip Planner. Here's the flyer: https://z.umn.edu/46sk * This event supports Construct Tomorrow *
Find out more »2019 Workers Memorial Day
This public ceremony honors building and construction trades members that have passed away during the past year due to work related injury or illness. Please send the names of workers from your organization that you would like recognized at this event to Jenny Winkelaar at jenny@mplsbctc.org, 612-817-2930. Deadline for name submission is Friday, April 12th The Ceremony will be held on Monday, April 29th at 10:30 at the Workers Memorial Garden. We have reserved St. Paul Labor Center as a…
Find out more »May 2019
27th Annual Pat Rolfer Golf Tournament
MN Apprenticeship Coordinators Association presents the 27th Annual Pat Rolfer Golf Tournament / Injures Apprentice Fundraiser. Location: Majestic Oaks Golf Club Ham Lake, MN 55304 Download the sign-up form here ACAM Golf invite 2019 Lunch available at 11:00am; Shotgun start at 12:30pm. Dinner, awards, and door prizes following golf. Cost:$125.00 per person includes: Lunch, 18 holes with a cart, Driving range, Hole contests, Longest Drive, closest to the pin, etc, and Dinner! As in the past, please ask your…
Find out more »June 2019
Best practices and successful work environments — a case for mentorship, St. Paul
Join Apprenticeship Minnesota for part one of a presentation and discussion about how leveraging employee resource or affinity groups can enhance your company’s ability to attract, develop and retain talent.
Find out more »Benefits of Apprenticeship, Bemidji
Please join representatives from Apprenticeship Minnesota at the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry to learn about registered apprenticeship and the benefits of growing and sustaining an innovative workforce. As a strategy to meet your need for skilled workers while increasing engagement and retention, registered apprenticeship offers a time-tested employee training system that can be customized to meet the needs of any business. In addition to a presentation on Registered Apprenticeship, Ed Godfrey from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs…
Find out more »Networking Event for Apprenticeships and Community Organizations, St. Paul
Please join the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Human Services for a Speed Networking event designed to connect apprenticeship programs with community based organizations to facilitate potential working partnerships. Please bring a stack of your business cards to share.
Find out more »Best practices and successful work environments — a case for mentorship, St. Paul
Join Apprenticeship Minnesota for part one of a presentation and discussion about how leveraging employee resource or affinity groups can enhance your company’s ability to attract, develop and retain talent.
Find out more »Benefits of Apprenticeship, Willmar
A presentation for employers to learn about the benefits of registered apprenticeship. Attendees will also hear from Allison Liuzzi, Minnesota Compass project director, who will discuss Minnesota's changing demographics and implications for workforce development and economic well-being. In addition, representatives from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs will present about the benefits available to veterans for education and training. There is no cost to attend.
Find out more »Mpls Building Trades – Trades Night at Target Field
Tickets ON SALE APRIL 5 Versus the Tampa Bay Rays! Pre-game picnic 4:30-6:30 pm. First pitch at 7:10 pm.$42 Field Box, $34 Skyline deck, $21 Homerun Porch Contact Luis 612-659-3575
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November 2019
Women Building Success Photo Contest for Apprentices!
Are you an Apprentice and a budding photographer? Women Building Success is holding a photo contest! Photos due November 4, winner announced at a reception November 13 featuring NABTU's Kirk Brungard.
Find out more »February 2020
Women Building Success Award Ceremony
Join Women Building Success as they celebrate the Apprentice of the Year, the Journeyworker of the Year, and Women's Advocate of the Year. Nominations are open now, and the deadline for submission is February 7, 2020. For more information visit: http://womenbuildingsuccess.org/events/ Awards Ceremony will be held at Surly Brewing Company, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. For tickets, contact your local union.
Find out more »March 2020
CANCELLED: NABTU 2020 U.S. Legislative & Policy Conference
The 2020 NABTU Legislative & Policy Conference has been cancelled. Please see the Statement from NABTU President McGarvey for more information.
Find out more »April 2020
Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Board Meeting
Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council Quarterly Executive Board Meeting Trustee Meeting: 11:00 - 11:30 Executive Board Meeting: 11:30 - 1:00 This meeting will be held virtually. For more information contact the Building Trades.
Find out more »CANCELLED: Workers Memorial Day
Please join us in observance of Workers Memorial Day, Friday, April 24, 2020 at the Workers Memorial Garden on the Capitol grounds at 12th and Cedar Streets. In the case of inclemement weather, the ceremony will be held at 353 W. 7th Street, St. Paul.
Find out more »Workers Memorial Day 2020
This Workers Memorial Day, we reflect on those lives that have been lost due to construction injury or illness. This past year, we lost five workers - Zachary Pumper and Payton Schaust from the Laborers Local 563; Eric Koepp and Mark Olson from the I.U.O.E. Local 49; and Cory Buerke from Bricklayers Local 1. Our condolences go out to their families, friends, and coworkers. The Minnesota Building Trades advocates for workers so all of our brothers and sisters come home…
Find out more »May 2020
CANCELLED: Get Ready and Go – 7th Annual Construction Hiring Expo
CANCELLED: You are Invited to Attend this Construction Industry-Sponsored Hiring Event! Date: May 1, 2020 Time: 7:00 am - 10:00 am Location: West Minnehaha Recreation Center, 685 W. Minnehaha Avenue, St. Paul
Find out more »June 2020
Trades Night at Target Field
Trades Night at Target Field! Twins vs. Milwaukee Brewers Cost: Field Box $50; Skyline deck $41; HR Porch $28. Contact Luis 612-659-3575 or luisbreazeale@twinsbaseball.com for more information.
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August 2020
October 2020
Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council Quarterly Meeting
Minnesota Building Trades Quarterly Meeting
Find out more »Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference – October 17, 2020
The Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference will be held virtually on October 17, 2020. For more information or to register visit: http://nabtu.org/twbn/
Find out more »Building Trades Webinar Series 2020 – Minnesota Prevailing Wage
Join Mike Wilde, Executive Director of the Fair Contracting Foundation to learn about the history of Prevailing Wage laws, how Prevailing Wage is applied and enforced on State Funded construction projects and why Prevailing Wage is important to Minnesota Building Trades members.
Find out more »Building Trades Webinar Series 2020 – Minnesota Labor History
Why does Labor History matter to YOU? Get a refresher on the history of working people in the United States, with specific emphasis on the history of the Building Trades. Explore important events and figures from U.S. labor history; the history of unions in the U.S. and Minnesota; and how the Civil Rights movement, Women’s Rights movement, and other movements for social change have played essential roles in shaping the American workplace. For more information and to register visit: www.mntrades.org/webinar…
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