Minnesota Building & Construction Trades Council

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