Minnesota Building & Construction Trades Council

Today, the U.S. Department of Labor released its rule on Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs which exempts and preserves the construction industry’s Registered Apprenticeship programs.  In its rule, the Department of Labor effectively acknowledges the value of the privately funded and run apprenticeship programs. The Department’s rule allows the construction industry to continue to train the future construction workforce to grow our State’s economy and ensure our safety. In ... View Article

On the recommendation of the Mankato and Southeastern Regional Building Trades Councils, the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council announced they have endorsed Dan Feehan to represent Minnesota in the First Congressional District. “Dan’s experience in the public sector as a soldier, teacher and national security professional has given him an understanding of how public policy can affect people’s lives,” said Jessica Looman, Executive Director of the Minnesota Building and ... View Article

CDC is working across the Department of Health and Human Services and across the U.S. government in the public health response to COVID-19. Much is unknown about how the virus that causes COVID-19 spreads. Current knowledge is largely based on what is known about similar coronaviruses. For more information for Businesses and Employers from the CDC click here. ... View Article

February 19, 2020 (St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council have endorsed Representative Angie Craig for a second term in Minnesota’s Second Congressional District.  The Regional Building Trades Councils in Representative Craig’s district recommended the endorsement to the State Council Executive Board which is made up of leaders of all 15 Building Trades Unions.  The Minneapolis Building and Construction Trades Council, the Saint Paul Building ... View Article

Today, the Hennepin County Attorney announced charges of insurance fraud and theft by swindle against the owners of Merit Drywall. According to the criminal complaint, the two defendants, Leroy and Joyce Mehr, misclassified workers as independent contractors to avoid paying more than $300,000 in workers compensation insurance premiums. “Wage theft, insurance fraud and worker classification fraud have no place in Minnesota. It is critical that the legal system hold those who are accused of ... View Article