September 18, 2020 (Minneapolis, MN) – The Minnesota Building and Construction Trades congratulates Governor Walz, the Minnesota Congressional delegation, the Metropolitan Council, Hennepin County and the cities along the Green Line Extension, also known as the Southwest Light Rail Transit Line in receiving the Full Funding Grant Agreement from the Federal Transit Administration. The $1 billion in federal funds matches more than ... View Article

Dear Governor Walz and Legislative Leaders: As community leaders and design and construction industry leaders, we are writing to express our extreme disappointment and frustration over the inability of the legislature to pass a significant capital bonding bill to repair and protect publicly owned assets for the second year in a row. The lack of ability to work together and compromise in order to address critical needs during a global pandemic ... View Article

The Minnesota Building Trades released the following statement after the announcement that the Minnesota Department of Commerce would appeal the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission’s order approving the Certificate of Need for the Line 3 Replacement project: “We are disappointed that the Minnesota Department of Commerce is appealing the Certificate of Need for the Line 3 Replacement Project. The Public Utilities Commission has reviewed the ... View Article

At its July 22, 2020 meeting, the State Building Trades Council Executive Board voted to endorse State Senator Erik Simonson for reelection to represent Minnesota's 7th Senate District: "In these challenging times, we need experienced leadership in the Minnesota Senate. Senator Simonson has proven that he is an advocate for working people and is effective at working across party lines to achieve goals for his community. Senator Simonson's ... View Article

On July 22, 2020, Senator Tina Smith addressed the Executive Board of the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council: “These are difficult times in Washington and here at home in Minnesota. I’m working to get infrastructure funding, COVID benefits, and the HEROES Act passed to make sure that building trades members get the help they need.”  “Senator Smith has been and continues to be an ally of working people and union ... View Article

St. Paul, MN – On June 24, 2020, the Metropolitan Council approved Resolution No. 2020-8 resolving that the Council modify its procurement policies and procedures to require that laborers, workers, mechanics on all Council public works construction and maintenance projects that are let by sealed bids and on all design-build construction projects that are let by formal requests for proposals after public notice be paid wages ... View Article

The Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council shares the outrage, sorrow, anguish and devastation related to the death of George Floyd and the injustices in our society. As Minnesota's construction worker unions, we strive to build trust, build respect, build justice and to help rebuild our community. To Donate to Community Rebuilding: View Article

From the State Emergency Operations Center: In these difficult times, we take solace in the stunning display of courage, generosity, and perseverance coming out of communities in every corner of our state. Taking care of one another is a tradition all Minnesotans share, so it’s no surprise that many people have reached out wondering what they can do to offer assistance. In addition to staying home to slow the spread of the virus, here ... View Article

On March 25, 2020, Governor Walz declared that Minnesota’s Building Trades members perform essential services that are critical to maintaining the health and safety of Minnesotans. The safety of Minnesota's construction workers is our first priority. By following CDC and Minnesota Department of Health guidelines, construction will continue under Minnesota's Stay at Home ... View Article