Minnesota Building & Construction Trades Council

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Bre Ana, a first year apprentice with the Iron Workers

Bre Ana is a first-year apprentice with the Iron Workers. She says the best part of being an apprentice is getting to see the results of your work. “Even after an 8-hour shift, you can see your work. The beams you raised, the welding you finished. I never dreamed there was a job like this out there.” Bre Ana is currently working at the Metro Transit Rail Yard on Hiawatha Avenue and says it is her favorite job so far. “When I ... View Article

Mahaila, 3rd Year Apprentice

Mahaila, a 3rd year registered union apprentice with the Operating Engineers from Cloquet, is 1,000 training work hours away from becoming a journeyworker. The majority of Mahaila’s work has been on the road in International Falls rebuilding roads from the Canadian border. “I like to travel, and this job has me travelling a lot. I like going to new places, enjoying the scenery,” Mahaila says. The best part of being a 3rd year ... View Article

Statement from Harry Melander on the Passing of Tim McGough

“Last week one of our Construction Industry’s leaders, Tim McGough, passed away unexpectedly. Tim McGough and the McGough family have been the “benchmark” of what an Industry should be. From the buildings they constructed that cover our state to the people that wear the McGough logo, Tim McGough and the McGough family made sure that no stone was ever laid without the care and consideration for its clients and the people whose hands carved ... View Article

Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council Celebrates Historic Bonding Bill Passage

The Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council released this statement on the passage of an historic $1.88 billion bonding bill at the Minnesota Legislature. “Thanks to the leadership of Governor Walz, Speaker Hortman, Majority Leader Gazelka, Minority Leader Kent, and the 164 Minnesota legislators who recognize the importance of investing in Minnesota, we can now jump-start the state’s economy and keep Minnesota construction workers ... View Article

Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council Celebrates Bonding Bill Passage in the Minnesota House

The Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council released this statement regarding the passage in the Minnesota House of Representatives of an historic $1.88 billion bonding bill. “The Minnesota House took an historic step today to bond for $1.88 billion to invest in the state’s infrastructure, but more importantly, they voted to invest in Minnesota’s communities,” said Jessica Looman, Executive Director. “This was a bi-partisan effort ... View Article

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