Minnesota Building & Construction Trades Council

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Rick Martagon to head the Construction Trades’ Building Strong Communities Program

August 15, 2022 (St. Paul, MN) – Building Strong Communities, a free construction apprenticeship preparatory program Board of Directors announced today that Rick Martagon has been hired to be the Building Strong Communities (BSC) Executive Director.  Rick joins the BSC program after working at the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry managing  Apprenticeship Minnesota. “The Building Strong Communities program provides ... View Article

Statement from Joe Fowler, President of the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council regarding Special Session Negotiations

"On behalf of the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council which represents more than 70,000 working men and women in organized labor, we’d like to thank Governor Walz for his leadership and continued efforts to bring the Legislature together to have them finish the work they did not get done during this year’s legislative session. We have legislators leaving St. Paul so that they can go campaign while a more than $9 billion state ... View Article

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BUILDING STRONG COMMUNTIES PROGRAM DIRECTOR OBJECTIVE: The Building Strong Communities Program Director will be tasked with carrying out the Mission and Goals set forth by the Building Strong Communities Labor Management Committee.  The Program Director will manage, develop, and implement the BSC program throughout the State of Minnesota. DESCRIPTION: The BSC ... View Article

Happy Women in Construction Week!

Connie, a 32-year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49, is a true trail blazer. She started working for an excavating company as a temporary bookkeeper, but had her eyes set on working in the field. She met others in the industry that told her that if she joined a union she could make twice as much, have a pension and heath care than working a non-union job. “I found out about the Local 49er’s apprenticeship program, ... View Article

Happy Women in Construction Week!

Since joining the plumbers Local 34 as an apprentice, Haley feels more self-confident. “I was nervous about getting into the trades, but I told myself that I can do this, and now I have more confidence in myself. Other women should know they can do this, they belong here,” Haley said. “I like to be active, to work with my hands and to try new things. Being a part of the plumber’s union is a great way to provide for your family. My daughter ... View Article

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