The Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council supports the strong $1.27B bonding package Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announced on February 26. “By making substantial capitol investments in transportation, higher education, housing, corrections and state asset preservation, the Walz-Flanagan Administration is demonstrating its commitment to meeting our state’s construction needs now and, in the future,” said ... View Article
Jessica Looman joins MN State Building and Construction Trades Council as its Executive Director
"The State Building and Construction Trades Council is an important voice for 70,000 skilled professionals in Minnesota’s construction industry,” stated Looman, “I look forward to helping the Council move forward with its mission of promoting the growth and development of all building and construction trade unions in our state and growing the industry for the advancement of all affiliates and their members.”Harry Melander, President of the State ... View Article
IBEW 20th Anniversary Photo Contest Winners
The IBEW has announced their 2019 photo contest winners and they are awesome. Proud, skilled, professionals at work. Prepare to be amazed. Check them out here. ... View Article
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 View Article
ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS, SPORTSMEN’S ALLIANCE TEAM UP TO GET KIDS HOOKED ON ICE FISHING
Josh and Jen Atkinson moved their family from Oakland, Calif., to Albertville four years ago, but it wasn’t until today that they got their first taste of a uniquely Minnesotan tradition: ice fishing. “I’ve always wanted to do this,” Jen said from inside a heated pop-up ice shelter on Coon Lake in Columbus, where she and Josh dropped lines with their sons, 8-year-old Sheamus and 3-year-old Shawn. “This is so cool.” “Best of all, it’s ... View Article
